#SubaruForester
#SubaruOutback
#CoupleCarComparison
This is a Motormouth couple car comparison of the 2022 Subaru Outback and the 2022 Subaru Forester. Both the Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback compete against each other in the compact SUV category but come at it from a different approach. The Outback is based on a station wagon platform and the Forester is more of a traditional compact SUV. The Outback is 8.6” longer than the Forester offering more cargo capacity behind the second row and overall cargo space. The Forester offers half an inch more front legroom and they have about the same second row space. Both have a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine matched to a CVT, 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. But, the Outback has a second engine option, a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. These Subaru’s come with standard AWD and you can use regular fuel. The Forester and Outback shine off-road in more challenging winter driving conditions with 8.7 inches of ground clearance and an X-mode driving setting which includes, trail capability and hill descent. X-mode compliments Subaru’s symmetrical full-time AWD system giving drivers the confidence to take the road less travelled. With its all-road capability and rugged performance uneven pavement, deep snow or even challenging inclines will be much easier to tackle. The Outback comes with a few more standard features like a heated steering wheel and a power driver’s seat compared to the Forester but the base model is priced slightly higher. The Outback also has a larger 7” touchscreen and an available 11.6” touchscreen compared to the Forester’s standard 6.5” and available 8”. There is a new Wilderness trim for the Forester and Outback giving these vehicles a more rugged style with extra ground clearance to help tackle harsh terrain in stride. The interior has all weather soft touch water repellent upholstery, rubber floor mats, all weather second row seat backs and the Wilderness logo on headrests. The Forester starts at $29,495 CAD/$25,195 USD, the Wilderness is $38,995 CA/$32,820 USD and the top Premier model is $40,595 CAD/$35,295 USD.

The Outback starts at $31,195 CAD/$27,145 USD (base engine), the Wilderness model with the turbo engine is $41,995 CAD/$37,195 USD and the top Premier XT trim is $44,195 CAD/$40,195 USD Touring XT.