Subaru Outback 2009 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 172 HP | |
| Torque: | 229 NM | 229 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Outback engine produces 5 HP less power than Subaru Forester, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | no data | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.70 m | |
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Subaru Outback is larger, but lower. Subaru Outback is 22 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 4 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Outback is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 450 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 76 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.6 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): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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