Subaru Forester vs Subaru Outback
The key differences
The Subaru Outback is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 166 hp, 18 hp more than the Subaru Forester's best.
The Subaru Outback is 213 mm (8 in) longer than the Subaru Forester.
Typical kerb weights are 1,697 kg for the Subaru Outback and 1,592 kg for the Subaru Forester.
In the US, the Subaru Forester has the better EPA rating at up to 35 mpg combined, against 28 mpg for the Subaru Outback.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 134–148 hp (100–110 kW) | 166 hp (124 kW) |
| Torque | 182–247 Nm | 238–371 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7–12.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 188–205 km/h | — |
| Engines in Europe | 2 | 1 |
| Best economy (Europe) | 8.1 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 26–35 mpg | 23–28 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | — | — |
| Length | 4,656 mm (183 in) | 4,869 mm (192 in) |
| Width | 1,829 mm (72 in) | 1,879 mm (74 in) |
| Height | 1,730 mm (68 in) | 1,714 mm (67 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105 in) | 2,745 mm (108 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,592 kg (3,510 lb) | 1,697 kg (3,741 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States |