Subaru Outback 1998 vs Subaru Forester 2002

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Subaru Outback
1998 - 2003
Subaru Forester
2002 - 2005
Body: Estate car / wagonCrossover / 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: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.5 - 3.02.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 156 - 209 HP125 - 230 HP
Torque: 223 - 282 NM184 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 - 9.5 seconds6.3 - 13.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.0 - 10.58.5 - 11.0
On average, the Subaru Outback petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Subaru Forester.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.45 m
Width: 1.74 m1.74 m
Height: 1.58 m1.58 m
Subaru Outback is larger, but slightly lower.
Subaru Outback is 27 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 527 litres406 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1649 litresno data
Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity.
Subaru Outback has 121 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester.
Turning diameter: no data10.6 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`038~ 1`844
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
high
Average price (€): 12002600
Pros and Cons: Subaru Outback has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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