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$20,595
$23,195
Highlights
| 2012 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$20,595
|
$23,195
|
| Engine Type |
Gas Flat 4
|
Gas Flat 4
|
| MPG |
21 City / 27 Hwy
|
19 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
170 hp
|
170 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2012 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
174 @ 4100
|
170 @ 4000
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
170 @ 5800
|
170 @ 5600
|
| Displacement |
2.5L/152
|
2.5L/150
|
| Engine Type |
Gas Flat 4
|
Gas Flat 4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
21 City / 27 Hwy
|
19 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
6.9 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2012 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/65HR16
|
215/70R16
|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/65HR16
|
215/70R16
|
Suspension
| 2012 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
MacPherson Strut
|
Steering
| 2012 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
39 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
34 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2012 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not Available ft³
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
68 ft³
|
34 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
34 ft³
|
71 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
27 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
34 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
42 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not Available in
|
Not Available in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
38 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
62 in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
9 in
|
9 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
61 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
61 in
|
| Height, Overall |
66 in
|
66 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
70 in
|
72 in
|
| Length, Overall |
180 in
|
188 in
|
| Wheelbase |
103 in
|
108 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
43 in
|
| Front Head Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
108 ft³
|
105 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2012 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
17 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
360 lbs
|
405 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,400 lbs
|
2,700 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
240 lbs
|
270 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,400 lbs
|
2,700 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,250 lbs
|
3,386 lbs
|
Safety
| 2012 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2012 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
90
|
110
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2012 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.3 x -TBD- in
|
11.3 x -TBD- in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.7 x -TBD- in
|
11.6 x -TBD- in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
Power
|
Pwr
|