Subaru Forester Hybrid vs. Subaru Outback
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Highlights
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$34,730
Starting MSRP
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$34,995
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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1,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
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2,700 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Gas/Electric H-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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-
MPG
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25 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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194 hp
Horsepower
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180 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas/Electric H-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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194 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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180 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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154 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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178 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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35 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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25 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P225/55VR18
Front Tire Size
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P225/60HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P225/55VR18
Rear Tire Size
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P225/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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18 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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107 ft³
Passenger Volume
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112 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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40 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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41 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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105 in
Wheelbase
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108 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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183 in
Length, Overall
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192 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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68 in
Height, Overall
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68 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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9 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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70 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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76 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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36 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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43 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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51 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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52 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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43 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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43 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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32 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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32 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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32 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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81 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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28 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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35 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Weight & Capacity
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3,873 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,741 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,700 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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270 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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150 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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270 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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2,700 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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Safety
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Optional
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Optional
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid or the 2026 Subaru Outback?
The 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid is more reliable than the 2026 Subaru Outback according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Forester Hybrid versus a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2026 Outback.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid or the 2026 Subaru Outback?
The 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid is cheaper than the 2026 Subaru Outback with a $34,730 starting MSRP versus a $34,995 starting MSRP.
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