Subaru Outback 2009 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 172 HP | |
| Torque: | 229 NM | 229 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Outback engine produces 5 HP less power than Subaru Forester, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | no data | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.70 m | |
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Subaru Outback is larger, but lower. Subaru Outback is 22 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 4 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Outback is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 450 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 76 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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