Compare 2024 Subaru Outback & 2024 Subaru Forester

Price

$28895
$27095

Body Type Name

Wagon
Wagon

Doors

4
4

Drivetrain Name

AWD
AWD

Engine Name

2.5L H4 182hp 178ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 182hp 176ft. lbs.

Horse Power

182
182

Engine Name

2.5L H4 182hp 178ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 182hp 178ft. lbs.

Cylinders

4
4

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated

Bore

3.7
3.7

Compression

12
12

Displacement

2.5
2.5

Oil capacity

4.2
4.2

Stroke

3.54
3.54

Valve timing

DVVT
DVVT

Max hp

182 @5800
182 @5800

Max torque

178 @3700
178 @3700

Engine type

Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
DOHC

Valves

16
16

Transmission Name

8-Speed Shiftable CVT
8-Speed Shiftable CVT

Transmission Style

Shiftable CVT
Shiftable CVT

Fuel type

Gasoline
Gasoline

Combined MPG

28
28

Highway MPG

32
32

City MPG

26
26

Fuel Grade

Regular
Regular

Fuel quality

87
87

Fuel induction

DI
DI

4WD type

full time
full time

Auto start/stop

Yes
Yes

Battery

maintenance-free
maintenance-free

Battery saver

Yes
Yes

Front shock type

gas
gas

Front spring type

coil
coil

Front suspension classification

independent
independent

Front suspension type

lower control arms
lower control arms

Rear shock type

gas
gas

Rear spring type

coil
coil

Rear suspension classification

independent
independent

Rear suspension type

double wishbone
double wishbone

Length

191.1
191.1

Wheelbase

108.1
108.1

Height

66.4
66.4

Ground Clearance

8.7
8.7

Width

82.0
82.0

Front Track Width

61.8
61.8

Rear Track Width

62.8
62.8

Interior Volume

141.6
141.6

Cargo Volume

32.6
32.6

Passenger Volume

109.0
109.0

Cargo Volume All Rear Seats Down

75.6
75.6

Gross Vehicle Weight Range

4001-5000
4001-5000

Curb Weight

3641
3641

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5
18.5

Max Towing Capacity

2700
2700

Head Room 1st Row

40.1
40.1

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

39.1
39.1

Hip Room 1st Row

55.5
55.5

Hip Room 2nd Row/Rear

54.8
54.8

Shoulder Room 1st Row

58.1
58.1

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

57.4
57.4

Leg Room 1st Row

42.8
42.8

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

39.5
39.5

Standard Seating

5
5

Max Seating

5
5

Seating Rows

2
2

Front Wheel Diameter

17.0
17.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

17.0
17.0

Front Wheel Size

17.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Size

17.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0

Front Wheel Width

7.0
7.0

Rear Wheel Width

7.0
7.0

Tire Type

All Season
All Season

Front Tire Description

225/65R17 102H
225/65R17 102H

Rear Tire Description

225/65R17 102H
225/65R17 102H

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

4891
4891

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

36/36000
36/36000

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

60/60000
60/60000

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

36/36000
36/36000

Antenna

diversity
diversity

Auxiliary Audio Input

Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB

Internet radio app

AHA
AHA

Radio

AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated

Radio data system

yes
yes

Satellite radio

SiriusXM
SiriusXM

Connected in-car apps

Google POIs, Google search, SiriusXM Travel Link, Yelp
Google POIs, Google search, SiriusXM Travel Link, Yelp

Infotainment system

STARLINK
STARLINK

Infotainment screen size

7 in. (dual)
7 in. (dual)

Smartphone integration

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Electronic messaging assistance

yes
yes

Phone

yes
yes

Satellite communications

voice guided directions
voice guided directions

Smart device app compatibility

MySubaru
MySubaru

Wi-Fi

hotspot compatible
hotspot compatible

Wireless

Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Air filtration

yes
yes

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
automatic climate control

Front air conditioning zones

single
single

Clock

yes
yes

Digital odometer

yes
yes

External temperature display

yes
yes

Fuel economy display

MPG, range
MPG, range

Gauge

tachometer
tachometer

Instrument cluster screen size

4.2 in.
4.2 in.

Multi-function display

yes
yes

Trip odometer

yes
yes

Warnings and reminders

coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due

Front headrests

2, adjustable
2, adjustable

Front seat type

bucket
bucket

Passenger seat manual adjustments

4, reclining
4, reclining

Rear seat folding

one-touch fold flat
one-touch fold flat

Rear seat type

60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench

Upholstery

cloth
cloth

Compass

no
no

Humidity/dewpoint sensors

no
no

Heated steering wheel

no
no

Armrests

rear center with cupholders, rear folding
rear center with cupholders, rear folding

Floor mat material

carpet
carpet

Floor material

carpet
carpet

Floor mats

front, rear
front, rear

Interior accents

metallic-tone
metallic-tone

Shift knob trim

simulated leather
simulated leather

Steering wheel trim

urethane
urethane

Adaptive stop and go cruise control

semi-automatic
semi-automatic

Assist handle

front, rear
front, rear

Center console

front console with armrest and storage, illuminated
front console with armrest and storage, illuminated

Cupholders

front, rear
front, rear

Multi-function remote

keyless entry, panic alarm, trunk release
keyless entry, panic alarm, trunk release

One-touch windows

2
2

Overhead console

front
front

Power outlet(s)

12V cargo area, 12V front, USB front
12V cargo area, 12V front, USB front

Power windows

lockout button
lockout button

Reading lights

front, rear
front, rear

Rearview mirror

manual day/night
manual day/night

Steering wheel

yes
yes

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control

Storage

cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder, in floor, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder, in floor, sunglasses holder

Cargo Area Organizer

no
no

Tool kit

no
no

Remote engine start

no
no

Push-button start

no
no

Capless fuel filler system

no
no

Footwell lights

no
no

cruise control

no
no

power steering

no
no

Door handle color

body-color
body-color

mirror color

body-color
body-color

Grille color

black with chrome accents
black with chrome accents

Mirror color

black
black

Rear bumper color

black
black

Rear Spoiler

yes
yes

Headlights

auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, cornering, LED, self-leveling, wiper activated
auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, cornering, LED, self-leveling, wiper activated

Side mirror adjustments

manual folding, power
manual folding, power

Roof rails

black
black

Spare tire mount location

inside
inside

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

yes
yes

Wheels

aluminum alloy
aluminum alloy

Front wipers

variable intermittent
variable intermittent

Liftgate window

fixed
fixed

Power windows

safety reverse
safety reverse

Rear wiper

auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer
auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer

Airbag deactivation

occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

dual
dual

Side airbags

front
front

Side curtain airbags

front, rear
front, rear

ABS

yes
yes

Brake Assist

yes
yes

Electronic parking brake

auto off
auto off

Automatic emergency braking

front
front

Child safety door locks

yes
yes

Child seat anchors

LATCH system
LATCH system

Lane Keeping Assistance

yes
yes

Pre-Collision Assist

yes
yes

Rear view camera

yes
yes

Emergency locking retractors

front
front

Front seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Rear seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Seatbelt force limiters

front
front

Seatbelt pretensioners

front
front

Seatbelt warning sensor

yes
yes

Anti-theft system

yes
yes

Electronic Stability Control

yes
yes

Traction control

yes
yes

First aid kit

no
no

Trailer stability control

yes
yes

Hill holder control

no
no

Rearview monitor

no
no

Lane deviation sensors

no
no

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

no
no

Braking assist

no
no

Programmable safety key

no
no

Are you confused, which car should you buy 2024 Subaru Forester or 2024 Subaru Outback?

Find out which car is best for you by comparing the two models on the basis of their Price, Engine Transmission, Fuel Performance, Safety, Warranty and more.

Pricing

2024 Subaru Outback price starts at $28,895 while 2024 Subaru Forester price starts $27,095.

Fuel Economy

The Subaru Outback gets 26 MPG in the city, 32 MPG on the highway and 28 MPG combined. Comparatively, the Subaru Forester gets 26 MPG in the city, 32 MPG on the highway and 29 MPG combined.

Infotainment

Subaru Outback entertainment system comes with 7 in. (dual) wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration while Subaru Forester with 7 in. (dual) touchscreen display and with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay integration.

Engine

The 2024 Subaru Outback is powered by a 2.5L H4 182hp 178ft. lbs. that produces 182 horsepower and 178 @3700 of torque. The 2024 Subaru Forester has a 2.5L H4 182hp 176ft. lbs. that produces 182 horsepower and 178 @3700 of torque.

Transmission

The 2024 Subaru Outback comes with 8-Speed Shiftable CVT transmission, while the 2024 Subaru Forester comes with a 8-Speed Shiftable CVT transmission.

Safety and warranty

The 2024 Subaru Outback comes with a 36/36000 basic warranty and a 60/60000 powertrain warranty. The 2024 Subaru Forester comes with a 36/36000 basic warranty and a 60/60000 powertrain warranty.

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