Subaru Forester 2018 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 | 2.5 - 3.6 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 185 HP | 175 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 - 238 NM | 235 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 - 10.3 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): | 7.2 - 8.2 | 7.7 - 9.9 | |
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Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 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 - 221 mm (8.7 - 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: | 4.63 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.68 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 20 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2155 litres | 512 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1779 litres | 2076 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Subaru Outback may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 297 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.2 metres less than that of the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`223 kg | ~ 2`115 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`655 kg | ~ 1`679 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 568 kg | ~ 436 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than Subaru Outback. Therefore, Subaru Forester is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| The Subaru Outback scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 15 200 | |
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