Subaru Forester 1997 vs Subaru Outback 1998
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 | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 2.0 | 2.5 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 - 170 HP | 156 - 209 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 - 240 NM | 223 - 282 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 - 12.4 seconds | 8.9 - 9.5 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): | 9.0 - 10.5 | 9.0 - 10.5 | |
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Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.58 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 27 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Forester is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 527 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1525 litres | 1649 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Subaru Forester has 121 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 124 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`905 kg | ~ 2`038 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`443 kg | ~ 1`523 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 462 kg | ~ 515 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Subaru Outback. Therefore, Subaru Outback is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
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