Subaru Forester 2002 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 226 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback have the same engine power, but Subaru Forester torque is 1 NM less than Subaru Outback. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.54 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 28 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 459 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 53 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: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`455 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 545 kg | 370 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 procentiem more than Subaru Outback. Therefore, Subaru Forester is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
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