• Comparisons

2018 Subaru Forester vs. 2018 Subaru Outback

By Autolist Editorial | September 7 2018

2018 Subaru Outback

2018 Subaru Forester

Automotive Website Analyzed


96%

The Best

You should buy it

96%

The Best

You should buy it

Our User's Take

What owners think


75%

Would Buy Again

8 Ratings

100%

Would Buy Again

3 Ratings

Cost of Ownership

2018 Subaru Outback

2018 Subaru Forester

Annual Fuel Costs

$2,325
15k miles at $3.41/gal
$2,131
15k miles at $3.41/gal
Fuel Economy

20 mpg (miles per gallon)
City
22 mpg (miles per gallon)
City
27 mpg (miles per gallon)
Highway
27 mpg (miles per gallon)
Highway

Safety

2018 Subaru Outback

2018 Subaru Forester

NHTSA Crash Test Results

5 star
Overall
5 star
Overall
Safety Features

Available
Autonomous Braking
Available
Autonomous Braking
Available
Blind-Spot Warnings
Available
Blind-Spot Warnings
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available
Lane-Keep Assist
Available
Lane-Keep Assist
Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Available
Cross-Traffic Alert

Interior

2018 Subaru Outback

2018 Subaru Forester

Interior Features

-
Leather
-
Leather
Available
Moonroof
Available
Moonroof
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry
Available
Keyless Entry
Available
Climate Control
Available
Climate Control
Technology

Standard
Apple Carplay
-
Apple Carplay
Standard
Android Auto
-
Android Auto
Available
Satellite Radio
Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Bluetooth
Standard
Bluetooth
Available
Navigation System
Available
Navigation System

Under the Hood

2018 Subaru Outback

2018 Subaru Forester

Powertrain

6-Speed Shiftable CVT
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
AWD
Drivetrain
AWD
Drivetrain
Drivetrain

175+ HP @ 5800 RPM
Horsepower
170+ HP @ 5800 RPM
Horsepower
174+ lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
Torque
174+ lb-ft @ 4100 RPM
Torque
H4
Cylinders
H4
Cylinders