Subaru Forester 2016 vs Subaru Outback 2017
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 171 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 4 HP less power than Subaru Outback, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.7 | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Outback gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
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: | no data | 512 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.4 metres less than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 26 400 | |
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