Subaru Forester 2013 vs Subaru Outback 2013
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 171 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 2 HP less power than Subaru Outback, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.6 | |
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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 | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Outback 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 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: | 4.60 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.61 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 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1577 litres | 1848 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Subaru Forester has 38 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 271 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: | no data | 2`040 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 10 400 | |
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