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2026 Subaru Outback vs 2026 Subaru Forester

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 27 MPG vs 35 MPG combined — Subaru Forester is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2500 vs $1950 — Subaru Forester saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Subaru Outback 2026 Subaru Forester
Year20262026
ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S8)Automatic (AV-S6)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.52.5
City MPG2535
Highway MPG3134
Combined MPG2735
Annual Fuel Cost$2500$1950
CO₂ (g/mile)330.0255.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/106/10
EPA GHG Score5/106/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash5/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover4/5
🚗 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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🚗 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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