Subaru Outback vs Subaru Forester Comparison

New Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester: Which New Subaru SUV is Right for You?

At McCurley Subaru, we're committed to helping drivers in the Tri-Cities area find the right vehicles to fit their lifestyle in a simple and straightforward manner. That's why, if you're shopping for the right new crossover SUV, we encourage you to take advantage of our terrific selection of new Subaru Outback and Forester models. Both vehicles are ideal options for drivers around Pasco, providing you with legendary capability and the versatility to fit any lifestyle.

To help make your decision easier, we're going to compare the new Subaru Outback and Subaru Forester models to each other. This lets you see some of the advantages that both vehicles offer you and makes it easier for you to decide which vehicle is right for you.

Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Similarities

Every new Subaru Outback and Subaru Forester model comes with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, providing you with legendary performance and capability when facing bad weather conditions around Walla Walla or when you're adventures take you off the beaten path. Both vehicles also come with a cutting-edge Eyesight® driver assist technology system, featuring pre-collision braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and more.

Performance

The new Subaru Outback and Subaru Forester models both come with the same standard engine. It's a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine that produces 182-horsepower and 176 pounds-feet of torque. Both vehicles also deliver similarly impressive fuel-economy numbers in the city and on the highway with this engine.

The Subaru Forester uses the same 2.5-liter engine on every model. The Outback, however, has an available 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 260-horsepower and 277 pounds-feet of torque, resulting in a sportier and stronger performance.

The new Subaru Forester lineup offers standard towing for 1,500 pounds, which is formidable and enough to tow many campers, boats, and trailers. When properly equipped, you can tow up to 3,000 pounds, which is ideal for larger campers and items. The Subaru Outback lineup offers 2,700 pounds of standard towing, helping you get those larger items on the road. When properly equipped, the Outback offers up to 3,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity.

Interior

The new Subaru Forester and Outback models are similarly sized, but each has its own advantage. The Subaru Forester has more passenger volume than the Subaru Outback does with 111.9 cubic feet compared to 109 cubic feet in the Outback. However, this leads to the Outback offering more cargo space than the Forester does with 32.6 cubic feet available behind the second row, compared to 28.9 cubic feet from the Forester.

Technology Features

All our new Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback models come with a Starlink multimedia system that lets you stay connected wherever you go around Kennewick. The system comes on a touchscreen display in every vehicle, with a standard 6.5-inch touchscreen in the Forester and a standard dual-screen 7-inch touchscreen in the Outback. The Subaru Forester has an available 8-inch touchscreen display on higher trim levels. The Subaru Outback offers an 11.6-inch vertical touchscreen display on every model but the Base trim.

Come See All Our New Subaru Forester and Outback Models at McCurley Subaru Today

We invite you to make the short trip from Richland to see all our new Subaru models in person. We have a wonderful collection of new Subaru Outback models and Forester models to choose from and can walk you through the lineups to help you find the model that fits your lifestyle and needs the best. Once you find it, we can help you with the financing and lease process to help you get the best deal possible on the vehicle of your dreams today.