Differences between 2022 Subaru Outback vs 2022 Forester
Differences between 2022 Subaru Outback vs 2022 Forester
Posted on October 24, 2023
The Subaru Outback just like the Forester are both at the top of their categories. The Outback hit markets in 1994 and the Forester in 1997. However, if with these two models Subaru is placing at your disposal more choices and alternatives in terms of off road vehicles (the Outback is a family car with increased ground clearance and the Forester a real SUV), the Japanese brand also makes these choices more difficult, since both models have various options.
No reason to panic!
Subaru Montreal will help you make the proper choice between both vehicles, in this friendly "2022 Outback vs Forester" duel.
Keep reading to find out which one is the right one for you!
2022 Subaru Outback vs 2022 Forester: prices and dimensions depending on version.
First and foremost, dimensions and prices depending on version. Here they are neatly categorized below :
| Model | Version | Length / width / height / WB | Weight | MSRP, Starting at* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Subaru Outback | Convenience | 4 860 mm / 1 897 mm / 1 680 mm / 2 745 mm | 1 656 kg (3 651 lb) | $ 31 195 |
| Touring | 1 676 kg (3 695 lb) | $ 35 395 | ||
| Limited | 1 705 kg (3 759 lb) | $ 39 595 | ||
| Premier | 1 711 kg (3 772 lb) | $ 41 395 | ||
| Wilderness | 4 860 mm / 1 897 mm / 1 700 mm / 2 745 mm | 1 789 kg (3 944 lb) | $ 41 995 | |
| Limited XT | 4 860 mm / 1 897 mm / 1 680 mm / 2 745 mm | 1 780 kg (3 924 lb) | $ 42 395 | |
| Premier XT | 1 786 kg | $ 44 195 | ||
| 2022 Subaru Forester | Base | 4 640 mm / 1 815 mm / 1 730 mm / 2 670 mm | 1 576 kg (3 474 lb) | $ 29 495 |
| Convenience | 1 588 kg (3 501 lb) | $ 33 095 | ||
| Touring | 1 608 kg (3 545 lb) | $ 34 895 | ||
| Sport | 1 614 kg (3 558 lb) | $ 36 295 | ||
| Wilderness | 4 640 mm / 1 835 mm / 1 750 mm / 2 665 mm | 1 664 kg (3 668 lb) | $ 38 995 | |
| Limited | 4 640 mm / 1 815 mm / 1 730 mm / 2 670 mm | 1 634 kg (3 602 lb) | $ 39 295 | |
| Premier | 1 634 kg (3 602 lb) | $ 40 595 |
Interior and exterior design
Comparing exterior style
Second round of this friendly comparison between the 2022 Outback vs Forester: their exterior style. Here it is quite simple: both offer lines that are 100% Subaru, which means easily recognizable from the competition, no matter the model, and also very stunning. Moreover, the Forester and the Outback, even if they have family traits, are also visually different, so that each vehicle can make its unique personality shine.
The biggest difference stems from the fact that the 2022 Outback and Forester are vehicles from different categories. The Outback is a family car, sharing its stylistic DNA with the Legacy, while being higher above ground. The Forester, on the other hand, is a true SUV, with a more compact look and superior ground clearance as well.
Visually, the Forester will be closer to a muscular build, because of its compact shape and size. The Outback is longer, more like a wagon, and perhaps more refined.
2022 Subaru Outback
So:
If you are looking for a sturdy look and/or you are an SUV amateur, the 2022 Forester is made for you.
If, on the other hand, you prefer the family adventurer and/or a vehicle that is slimmer and longer, you should opt for the Outback.
2022 Subaru Forester
Interior design
On the other hand, when it comes to cockpit design, our two Subaru vehicles are more equal. In fact, no matter what model you choose, you will find a streamlined interior that is very welcoming and warm, and that will make all occupants feel comfortable right away.
Nevertheless, as we mentioned above when we were comparing dimensions and wheel base, the biggest difference is in terms of available space. When it comes to occupants, they will have more space in the Outback than in the Forester. The same can be said about cargo space, which is 32 ft³ for the 2022 Outback for a maximum of 29 ft³ for the 2022 Subaru Forester.
2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness
So:
If available passenger space and cargo space are more or less important to you, choose the Forester.
If, on the other hand, they are the first thing you consider, then you should look at the Outback first.
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness
2022 Subaru Outback vs Forester: comparing mechanical and technical specifications
Technical specifications and skills:
As you well know, the most important aspect to consider in this 2022 Outback vs Forester duel is, above all, the technical specs sheet. Both the 2022 Forester and the 2022 Outback are no exception to this rule! Nevertheless, as you have seen in the above table with all technical specifications for both models, you have nothing to worry about, once you see the numbers provided by Subaru Canada!
Here they are again:
| 2022 Subaru Outback | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version | Engine / Power / Torque | Drive / Transmission | Cons. (City/High/comb) - L/100 km) | 0- 100 km/h | Towing capacity. (kg) |
| Convenience | 2.5 L 4-cylinder flat Nat. Asp. / 182 HP / 176 lb-ft. | AWD / CVT | 9.0 / 7.1 / 8.2 | 9.5 s | 1 225 kg (2 701 lb) |
| Touring | |||||
| Limited | |||||
| Premier | |||||
| Wilderness | 2.4 L 4-cylinder flat Turbo / 260 HP / 277 lb-ft. | 10.9 / 8.9 / 10.0 | 6.7 s | 1 588 kg (3 501 lb) | |
| Limited XT | 10.1 / 7.9 / 9.1 | ||||
| Premier XT | |||||
| 2022 Subaru Forester | |||||
| Version | Engine / Power / Torque | Drive / Transmission | Cons. (City/High/comb) - L/100 km) | 0- 100 km/h | Towing capacity. (kg) |
| Base | 2.5 L 4-cylinder flat Nat. Asp. / 182 HP / 176 lb-ft. | AWD / CVT | 9.0 / 7.2 / 8.2 | 9.1 s | 680 kg (1 499 lb) |
| Convenience | |||||
| Touring | |||||
| Sport | |||||
| Wilderness | 9.5 / 8.3 / 9.0 | 1 360 kg (2 998 lb) | |||
| Limited | 9.0 / 7.2 / 8.2 | 680 kg (1 499 lb) | |||
| Premier | |||||
So:
If you are looking for reactive driving and interesting performance and/or if you rarely tow a trailer, the Forester will be the logical choice.
If you are looking for an engine with superior dynamic or even sports driving and/or you often have to tow significant charges and/or you want to have the freedom of choice between available engines, then the Outback will be a better choice for you!
2022 Subaru Forester
Added and driver assist technologies:
Finally the cherry on the sundae in this 2022 Subaru Outback vs 2022 Subaru Forester comparison: added and driver assist technologies. In this case, both Subaru vehicles offer the cream of the crop in terms of cutting-edge technology!
Depending on selected model, you will have:
- A sunroof ;
- Heated front and rear seats ;
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interface integration for smartphones;
- Induction charger for your phone;
- A heated steering wheel;
- Blind spot surveillance system;
- Front collision warning;
- Lane assist;
- Adaptive cruise control.
This is just a brief summary of what you may find aboard the 2022 Outback and Forester in terms of added technologies!
Front collision detection
The Forester for its SUV look and agile style, the Outback for power and space!
This is how we would rationnally sum up our opinion at the end of the 2022 Subaru Outback vs 2022 Subaru Forester duel. If you look for, above all, more dynamic driving and that towing capacity and cargo space are less important for you, go for the Forester, lighter and shorter. If, on the other hand, you are looking for the best in terms of power and mechanical skills and/or you want to have the most spacious interior possible, only the 2022 Outback will meet your expectations.
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2022 Subaru Outback Onyx
2022 Subaru Outback vs 2022 Subaru Forester - technical specifications and prices:
2022 Outback
| 2022 Subaru Outback | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version | Convenience | Touring | Limited | Premier | Wilderness | Limited XT | Premier XT |
| Length / Width / Height / WB | 4 860 mm / 1 897 mm / 1 680 mm / 2 745 mm | 4 860 mm / 1 897 mm / 1 700 mm / 2 745 mm | 4 860 mm / 1 897 mm / 1 680 mm / 2 745 mm | ||||
| Weight | 1 656 kg (3 651 lb) | 1 676 kg (3 695 lb) | 1 705 kg (3 759 lb) | 1 711 kg (3 772 lb) | 1 789 kg (3 944 lb) | 1 780 kg (3 924 lb) | 1 786 kg |
| Engine / Power/ Torque | 2.5 L 4-cylinder flat Nat. Asp. / 182 HP / 176 lb-ft. | 2.4 L 4-cylinder flat Turbo / 260 HP / 277 lb-ft. | |||||
| Drive / Transmission | AWD / CVT | ||||||
| Cons. (City/High/comb) - L/100 km) | 9.0 / 7.1 / 8.2 | 10.9 / 8.9 / 10.0 | 10.1 / 7.9 / 9.1 | ||||
| 0- 100 km/h | 9.5 s | 6.7 s | |||||
| Seating | 5 | ||||||
| Cargo | 920 l (32 ft³) | ||||||
| Towing Capacity. (kg) | 1 225 kg (2 701 lb) | 1 588 kg (3 501 lb) | |||||
| MSRP, Starting at* | $ 31 195 | $ 35 395 | $ 39 595 | $ 41 395 | $ 41 995 | $ 42 395 | $ 44 195 |
2022 Forester
| 2022 Subaru Forester | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version | Base | Convenience | Touring | Sport | Wilderness | Limited | Premier |
| Length / Width / Height / WB | 4 640 mm / 1 815 mm / 1 730 mm / 2 670 mm | 4 640 mm / 1 835 mm / 1 750 mm / 2 665 mm | 4 640 mm / 1 815 mm / 1 730 mm / 2 670 mm | ||||
| Weight | 1 576 kg (3 474 lb) | 1 588 kg (3 501 lb) | 1 608 kg (3 545 lb) | 1 614 kg (3 558 lb) | 1 664 kg (3 668 lb) | 1 634 kg (3 602 lb) | 1 634 kg (3 602 lb) |
| Engine / Power / Torque | 2.5 L 4-cylindres flat Nat Asp. / 182 HP / 176 lb-ft. | ||||||
| Drive / Transmission | AWD / CVT | ||||||
| Cons. (City/High/comb) - L/100 km) | 9.0 / 7.2 /8.2 | 9.5 / 8.3 /9.0 | 9.0 / 7.2 /8.2 | ||||
| 0- 100 km/h | 9.1 s | ||||||
| Seating | 5 | ||||||
| Cargo | 818 l (29 ft³) | 762 l (27 ft³) | |||||
| Towing capacity. (kg) | 680 kg (1 499 lb) | 1 360 kg (2 998 lb) | 680 kg (1 499 lb) | ||||
| MSRP, Starting at* | $ 29 495 | $ 33 095 | $ 34 895 | $ 36 295 | $ 38 995 | $ 39 295 | $ 40 595 |
*MSRP, just like all other data found above, were taken from the Auto Guide, and are considered exact at the time this article was written. Nevertheless, mistakes can happen. So, for detailed prices for a precise model, please contact us. Please also note that all specifications mentioned in this article can be change by the manufacturer himself without prior notice.