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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Subaru Forester) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Outback) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 28 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 115 NM more than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.7 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 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 23 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 |
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| 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`080 kg | 2`100 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 25 200 | |
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