2013 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2013 Subaru Forester and 2013 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Subaru Forester and 2013 Subaru Outback are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 38 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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, 2013 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback. 2013 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2013 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2013 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Subaru Forester | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Forester | Outback |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | electric | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel / Electric Hybrid | Flex Fuel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2006 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2615 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |