2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Forester would be higher. Both 2010 Subaru Forester and 2013 Subaru Outback are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (171 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 111 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, both vehicles can yield 236 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2010 Subaru Forester | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Forester | Outback |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 171 HP |
Torque | 236 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |