Subaru Outback 2017 vs Subaru Forester 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/Automatic | |
| Subaru Outback is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Subaru Forester has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 3.6 | 2.0 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 - 260 HP | 150 - 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 - 350 NM | 198 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 - 10.2 seconds | 7.5 - 11.8 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 - 9.9 | 8.0 - 8.5 | |
|
Subaru Outback petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Subaru Forester. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
|
Subaru Outback is larger, but lower. Subaru Outback is 21 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 5 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Outback is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.4 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Subaru Outback can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`115 | ~ 2`039 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 16 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Subaru Outback has
|
Subaru Forester has
| |