Subaru Forester 2000 vs Subaru Outback 2002
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 14 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.5 | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.58 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 27 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 464 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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