2025 Subaru Outback
The Subaru Outback comes with two powerful engine options: a 2.5L DOHC engine and a 2.4L turbocharged DOHC engine. The 2.5L engine can crank out 182 hp and 176 lb-ft of torque, while the 2.5L engine can produce 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque. The Subaru Outback can also tow up to 3,500 pounds.
How does the performance of the Outback compare to that of the Forester? All trims of the Subaru Forester come with one engine: a 2.5L DOHC engine that can put out 180 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque. The Forester can tow up to 1,500 pounds.
The Subaru Outback can seat up to five passengers comfortably and has 75.6 cubic feet of cargo volume for road trip necessities. The Outback also comes with over 40 inches of front headroom and over 42 inches of front legroom. Is the Subaru Outback bigger than the Subaru Forester?
The Subaru Forester can also seat up to five passengers and has 74.4 cubic feet of cargo volume. The Forester has over 41 inches of front headroom and over 43 inches of front legroom. Both SUVs are nearly identical in interior size, with the Forester having slightly more space.
2025 Subaru Forester
2025 Subaru Forester
If power is your priority, then you’ll probably lean in the direction of the Subaru Outback. Otherwise, you might be more attracted to the slightly larger interior cabin of the Subaru Forester. Either way, you can’t go wrong with either SUV, so contact us to schedule a test drive of the Subaru Outback or the Subaru Forester at our dealership!
