Comparison - Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 2018 - vs - Subaru Forester Limited 2018

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Make:

Subaru

Model:

Outback

Forester

Average Price:

32,695

Updated:

01 Feb 2018

29,395

Updated:

18 Feb 2018

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

18.50gals

15.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Carbide Gray Metallic

#505666

Crystal Black Silica

#000000

Crystal Black Silica

#000000

Crystal White Pearl

#E7E7E7

Crystal White Pearl

#E7E7E7

Ice Silver Metallic

#B7B8C5

Lapis Blue Pearl

#294989

Tungsten Metallic

#BAB690

Twilight Blue Metallic

#566B99

Venetian Red Pearl

#8D1111

Wilderness Green Metallic

#97A497

Color:

Crystal Black Silica

#3D393A

Crystal White Pearl

#E7E7E7

Dark Gray Metallic

#333333

Ice Silver Metallic

#686672

Jasmine Green Metallic

#777581

Quartz Blue Pearl

#365890

Venetian Red Pearl

#882A3A

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Unless you really need three rows of seats, the 2018 Subaru Outback is the sensible SUV alternative.

Pros
Swiss Army knife utility
More refined than ever
Lots of safety tech
Comfortable, roomy interior
Good ride and handling

Cons
Optional 6-cylinder is thirsty
Short on high-end luxuries
No EyeSight on base Outback
Touring’s roof rack lacks cross bars

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Subaru Outback ranked #3 in Wagons. Currently the Subaru Outback has a score of 8.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 41 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Standard all-wheel drive
Spacious seats
Lots of cargo space

Cons
Unimpressive base engine

By:

usnews.com

The 2018 Subaru Outback receives a variety of changes. On the outside, the grille and front and rear fascias have been updated for a more aggressive look, and there are new headlights that feature LED daytime running lights. A new side mirror design reduces interior cabin noise. On the inside, the Outback features a new infotainment system that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a new center console and steering wheel design. Premium and higher trims receive contrast stitching on the doors, seats and dash.

PROS
A more spacious and comfortable cabin than those of many rivals
Roof and cargo-loading heights are lower than those of most SUVs
Excellent visibility in all directions
Off-road ability is above average

CONS
Gas and brake pedal feel make it hard to drive four-cylinder smoothly
Acceleration is lackluster, especially with four-cylinder engine

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edmunds.com

The 2018 Subaru Forester ranked #5 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Subaru Forester has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 36 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Excellent cargo capacity
Spacious rear seats
Good mpg ratings, even with standard all-wheel drive
Many available safety features

Cons
Interior design and build quality trail some rivals'
Fewer tech features than rivals

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usnews.com

The 2018 Subaru Forester continues to offer top safety scores, remarkable space inside, and all-round versatility; it’s still one of the best small SUVs, and a good value for money.

Pros
Fun to drive, good ride
Excellent safety ratings and systems
Good outward visibility
Standard all-wheel drive
Peppy Turbo option, CVT among the best

Cons
Front seats small for some
Priciest trims still not that premium
No manual gearbox for turbo engine
Paddle shifters only on turbo

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thecarconnection.com

For 2018, the Subaru Forester offers a new Black Edition trim package that adds black-finished wheels, body trim and grille. The interior also receives black cloth upholstery and black gloss dashboard trim. Limited trim levels also get a new cargo area cover, while Touring trims now include Subaru's EyeSight safety package as standard along with automatic high beams and reverse automatic braking.

PROS
All-wheel drive comes standard and doesn't sink fuel economy
High ground clearance offers better than average off-road ability
Airy interior with plenty of room for adults both front and rear
Optional turbocharged engine makes Forester very quick

CONS
Modest tow rating limits overall utility
Cabin design and materials are just average
Handling isn't as sporty as some rivals
CVT feels less responsive and refined than a traditional automatic

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edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

25.00mpg

26.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

32.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Flat

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

Torque:

174ft-lbs

at 4 000rpm

174ft-lbs

at 4 100rpm

Horsepower:

175hp

at 5 800rpm

170hp

at 5 800rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

36.10Feet

34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

189.60in

181.50in

Width:

72.40in

70.70in

Height:

66.50in

68.20in

Ground Clearance:

8.70in

Front Track:

61.80in

Rear Track:

62.20in

Wheel Base:

108.10in

103.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.30

40.00

Rear Head Room:

38.90

37.50

Front Leg Room:

42.90in

43.00in

Rear leg room:

38.10in

38.00in

Front Hip Room:

55.50in

53.90in

Front Shoulder Room:

58.10in

57.00in

Rear Hip Room:

55.00in

53.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

57.30in

56.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

73.30cu.ft

68.50cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

2700lbs

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

35.50cu.ft

31.50cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

23.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

25.00degrees

Curb Weight:

3893.00lbs

3455.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated mirrors

2 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket front seats

Leather

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

8-Way Power Driver Seat

4-Way Power Passenger Seat

8 -way power driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Leather

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Split-folding rear seatback

Reclining rear seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Heated

Reclining rear seats

Folding center armrest

Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Air conditioning

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Leather Steering Wheel

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather Steering Wheel

Interior Air Filtration

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

12 total speakers

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers

7-inch high-resolution touch screen

576 Watts Stereo Output

4 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

1 Subwoofer(S)

6 total speakers

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

USB connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front ventilated disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

rear ventilated disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Rear height adjustable headrests

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Blind-Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System

Post-Collision Safety System

Turn Signal Mirrors

LED Headlamp

Adaptive Headlights

Self-Leveling Headlights

Security System Shock Sensor

Rear center 3-point belt

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Post-collision safety system

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Blind-Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System

4-Wheel ABS

2 Front Headrests

3 Rear Headrests

Options

Packages:

Protection Package 1

Popular Package 2

Standard Model- 2.5i Limited / 3.6R Limited

Eyesight + Navigation System + High Beam Assist + Reverse Auto Brake

Standard Model - 2.5i Limited

Popular Package #2

EyeSight, Navigation System, Audio W/Harmon Kardon Amplifier And Speakers

Navigation System, Audio W/Harmon Kardon Amplifier And Speakers

Exterior Options:

Door Edge Guards- Crystal White Pearl

Door Edge Guards- Dark Blue Pearl

Door Edge Guards- Wilderness Green Metallic

Body Side Molding- Dark Blue Pearl

Body Side Molding- Crystal Black Silica

Body Side Molding- Wilderness Green Metallic

Body Side Molding- Crystal White Pearl

Wheel Arch Moldings

Splash Guards

Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror W/Approach Light

Wheel Locks- Alloy

Trailer Hitch

Door Edge Guards- Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guards- Tungsten Metallic

Door Edge Guards- Twilight Blue Metallic

Door Edge Guards- Ice Silver Metallic

Door Edge Guards- Magnetite Gray Metallic

Rear Bumper Cover

Body Side Molding- Tungsten Metallic

Body Side Molding- Magnetite Gray Metallic

Body Side Molding- Crimson Red Pearl

Body Side Molding- Twilight Blue Metallic

Body Side Molding- Ice Silver Metallic

Door Edge Guards- Crimson Red Pearl

Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)

Body Side Molding Kit Ice Silver Metallic

Wheel Arch Moldings

Body Side Molding Kit Dark Gray Metallic

Door Edge Guard Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guard Ice Silver Metallic

Door Edge Guard Crystal White Pearl

Door Edge Guard Jasmine Green

Splash Guards

Rear Bumper Cover

Door Edge Guard Quartz Blue Pearl

Door Edge Guard Venetian Red Pearl

Front Bumper Underguard

Cross Bar Set - Aero

Sport Grille

Trailer Hitch And Harness

Body Side Molding Kit Jasmine Green

Door Edge Guard Dark Gray Metallic

Rear Bumper Underguard

Body Side Molding Kit Venetian Red

Body Side Molding Kit Crystal Black Silica

Body Side Molding Kit Quartz Blue Pearl

Body Side Molding Kit Crystal White Pearl

Interior Options:

Rear Seatback Protector

Compartment Separator

All-Weather Floor Liners

Footwell Illumination Kit

LED Upgrade- Map And Dome Lights

Cargo Net

Sunshade

Cargo Net- Rear Seatback

All-Weather Floor Mats

Compartment Separator

Cargo Net Rear Seat Back

Sunshade

Cargo Net Side

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass

Cargo Net Rear

Tweeter Kit

Rear Seat Back Protector

All-Weather Floor Mats

STI Leather Shift Knob CVT

Footwell Illumination Kit - red

Kicker Audio Upgrade Package

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink

Speaker Kit

Side Still Plate-Front

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Homelink & Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Slate Black Cloth, cloth

#29292B

Warm Ivory Cloth, cloth

#8C867E

Color:

Black, cloth

#343436

Gray, cloth

#A9A6A3

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Comparison - Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 2018 - vs - Subaru Forester Limited 2018

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

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