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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 - 10.5 | 9.0 - 10.5 | |
|
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1649 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`038 | ~ 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Subaru Outback has
|
| |