Subaru Forester 2016 vs Subaru Outback 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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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/Automatic | Automatic | |
| Subaru Forester is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Subaru Outback is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | 2.5 - 3.6 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Subaru Forester is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 - 241 HP | 175 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 - 350 NM | 235 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 - 11.8 seconds | 7.6 - 10.2 seconds | |
| In general, Subaru Outback are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Forester. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 8.5 | 7.7 - 9.9 | |
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Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Subaru Outback. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 200 - 221 mm (7.9 - 8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 21 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 512 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1564 litres | 2076 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.4 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Subaru Forester can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`056 kg | ~ 2`115 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`591 kg | ~ 1`679 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 465 kg | ~ 436 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 15 200 | |
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