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. At 3,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 88 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 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 | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | electric | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Electric Hybrid | Flex Fuel |
| 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 | 1658 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 | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
