Subaru Forester Vs. Subaru Outback
Vehicle Comparison
| 2025 Subaru Forester | 2025 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Economy | 26 / 33 / 29 MPG | 26 / 32 / 28 MPG |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Cargo Space | 27.5 cu. ft. | 32.6 cu. ft. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room | 40.0 in. | 40.1 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.7 in. | 39.1 in. |
| Length | 183.3 in. | 191.1 in. |
Performance
The 2025 Subaru Forester provides a 180-horsepower engine and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The 2025 Outback also has Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, but it offers between 180 and 260 horsepower.
Interior
The 2025 Subaru Outback is a larger SUV than the 2025 Forester. The Outback offers up to 109 cubic feet of passenger space and a cargo area that can expand to 75.6 cubic feet. Choosing the Forester will provide up to 110.8 cubic feet of passenger space and a max cargo area of 74.4 cubic feet.
Exterior
Both models will give you up to 8.7 inches of ground clearance on the base trim, but the 2025 Outback is longer and wider than the Forester. You can upgrade to a Wilderness trim that increases ground clearance and adds more rugged styling details for both models.
Safety
Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology is equipped on both models, giving you a suite of safety features that can watch your surroundings. From lane-keep assist systems to adaptive cruise control and DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation, you will have many cameras and sensors helping you stay confident on busy highways near Lexington, SC.
Technology
Choosing the 2025 Outback will give you a seven-inch multimedia system on its base trim, but every higher trim has an 11.6-inch system. The 2025 Forester has the same options. Both models come with smartphone connectivity to ensure you can listen to your favorite songs during West Columbia, SC errands and commutes.
Schedule a new Subaru test drive at McDaniels Subaru of Columbia today for a closer look at what the 2025 Subaru Outback and 2025 Subaru Forester can do.
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McDaniels Subaru of Columbia
490-2 Killian Road
Columbia, SC 29203
- Sales: 803-461-0257
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