Subaru Outback 1998 vs Subaru Forester 1997
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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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 | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 2.5 - 3.0 | 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 - 209 HP | 125 - 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 223 - 282 NM | 184 - 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 - 9.5 seconds | 8.4 - 12.4 seconds | |
| In general, Subaru Outback are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Forester. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 - 10.5 | 9.0 - 10.5 | |
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Subaru Outback petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.59 m | |
| Subaru Outback is 27 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Outback is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 406 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1649 litres | 1525 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 121 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. 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`038 kg | ~ 1`905 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`523 kg | ~ 1`443 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 515 kg | ~ 462 kg | |
| Subaru Outback load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Subaru Forester. Therefore, Subaru Outback is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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