How Does the 2024 Subaru Forester Compare to the 2024 Subaru Outback?
Whether you live an active lifestyle, travel with your family, or want a vehicle that all around fits your needs, the new Subaru Forester and Outback lineups at Subaru Santa Monica offer everything you're looking for and more. The Subaru Forester and Outback SUVs are among the most popular for all types of drivers, as both vehicles achieve legendary performance and capability, have comfortable seating and versatile cargo space, and come with cutting-edge technology and safety features in every model.
Although the Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback share many similarities, it's what makes them different that makes one a better vehicle for some drivers than the other. At Subaru Santa Monica, we have a terrific selection of both Forester and Outback models, and we want to help you find the vehicle of your dreams. That's why we're going to compare the new Subaru Outback and Forester models to give you a clear look at which vehicle checks the boxes on your list the best.
2024 Subaru Outback vs. 2024 Subaru Forester
Performance
Engine Options
The Subaru Outback and the Subaru Forester both come with the same standard engine. It's an impressive 2.5-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine that produces 182-horsepower and 176 pounds-feet of torque, allowing you to enjoy engaging and easy travel around Santa Monica and beyond. Both vehicles also offer similar fuel-economy with the standard engine equipped, which gives you a fuel-friendly performance in the city, on the highway, and off the beaten path.
The difference between the two vehicles is that the Forester lineup only offers that one engine, which makes it simple to a choose a vehicle based on its other attributes. The Outback lineup is slightly larger, with half of the trim levels using a stronger and sportier 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 260-horsepower and 277 pounds-feet of torque.
Towing Capability
The Subaru Forester lineup offers standard towing for 1,500 pounds on most models, with the Forester Wilderness models offering up to 3,000 pounds of maximum towing to bring your camper or boat along on your adventures away from West Hollywood. The Subaru Outback lineup has 2,700 pounds of standard towing with up to 3,500 pounds of maximum towing when properly equipped.
Interior Size
The Subaru Forester is a compact SUV, while the Subaru Outback sits somewhere between a midsize SUV and a wagon, which gives it its iconic style. The Subaru Forester has slightly more space for you and your friends or family, with 111.9 cubic feet of passenger volume, compared to 109 cubic feet of passenger volume. The Outback has more cargo space than the Forester does, though, with 32.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row, compared to 28.9 cubic feet of cargo space in the Outback.
Technology Features
Every new Subaru Forester and Outback model comes with a Starlink multimedia system, featuring standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration to help you connect your smartphone and control it on a touchscreen display or with voice commands as you travel around Burbank and beyond. The difference is the size of the touchscreen display. The Forester offers either a standard 6.5-inch touchscreen or a larger 8-inch touchscreen display. The Subaru Outback also dual-screen 7-inch displays on the Base trim level only, with all others using a larger 11.6-inch touchscreen display.
Come See All Our New Subaru Models in Person Today
We welcome drivers from nearby Redondo Beach and all over California to come see our large selection of new Subaru models in person to learn more about which one is the best fit for you. We have a wonderful collection of new Forester and new Outback models for sale that you can experience from behind the wheel when you schedule a test drive online or make the quick trip from Torrance, CA to choose your favorite model today.
