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2026 Subaru Forester vs 2026 Subaru Outback

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 35 MPG vs 27 MPG combined — Subaru Forester is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $1950 vs $2500 — Subaru Forester saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Subaru Forester 2026 Subaru Outback
Year20262026
ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)Automatic (AV-S8)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.52.5
City MPG3525
Highway MPG3431
Combined MPG3527
Annual Fuel Cost$1950$2500
CO₂ (g/mile)255.0330.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score6/105/10
EPA GHG Score6/105/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash5/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover4/5
🚗 2026 Subaru Forester

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 35 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Subaru Outback

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 27 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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