Subaru Outback 1998 vs Subaru Forester 2002
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 282 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Outback engine produces 21 HP less power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Subaru Forester. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.59 m | |
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Subaru Outback is larger, but slightly lower. Subaru Outback is 27 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 406 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1649 litres | no data | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 121 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
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