2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Forester would be higher. Both 2008 Subaru Forester and 2009 Subaru Outback are equipped with a 2,457 cc engine.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Subaru Outback (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester. 2008 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Outback has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Outback will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Forester | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Forester | Outback |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 243 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
