Anonymous
03/30/2021 15:35
Subject: Forester or Outback?
Anonymous wrote:Outback is a foot longer than the Forrester. So roomier interior but harder to park.
It's not hard to park at all!! I much prefer the Outback to Forrester. It drives like a car to me, not an SUV, and I prefer that. YMMV, of course.
Anonymous
03/29/2021 23:15
Subject: Forester or Outback?
Ascent!
Anonymous
03/29/2021 23:12
Subject: Re:Forester or Outback?
Not OP. The Forester looks considerably larger in newer models than a few years back. To me it’s size now seems indistinguishable from an SUV whereas the older models looked/felt a bit more like Volvo wagons (boxier and smaller). It sounds like it still handles well but do those with newer models feel like you are in an SUV? I am buying for mostly city use and worried it’s just too big now.
Anonymous
03/29/2021 23:04
Subject: Forester or Outback?
I had an Outback, it was totaled and bought my Forester as the replacement.
Forester: It’s taller and shorter in length. Excellent headroom, great visibility and a large sunroof. Cargo space is fine - it’s best for stacking things up from cargo floor to roofline vs lengthwise but that impacts rear visibility.
Outback: it’s longer overall and wider across. This makes for wider seats for front and rear passengers. Cargo space is also bigger across and in length.
Having had both, I prefer the Forester for everyday driving but I prefer the Outback for longer drives.
I drove to Miami from DC in my Outback with 3 passengers and we all felt comfortable in terms of space. I don’t think I’d feel the same way with the Forester.
All things considered I’m happy with my Forester. I was in a 7 car accident on the beltway and my Outback saved my life. My car was crushed on both driver and passenger sides and the front end was crushed. I walked away with scratches.
Forester: It’s taller and shorter in length. Excellent headroom, great visibility and a large sunroof. Cargo space is fine - it’s best for stacking things up from cargo floor to roofline vs lengthwise but that impacts rear visibility.
Outback: it’s longer overall and wider across. This makes for wider seats for front and rear passengers. Cargo space is also bigger across and in length.
Having had both, I prefer the Forester for everyday driving but I prefer the Outback for longer drives.
I drove to Miami from DC in my Outback with 3 passengers and we all felt comfortable in terms of space. I don’t think I’d feel the same way with the Forester.
All things considered I’m happy with my Forester. I was in a 7 car accident on the beltway and my Outback saved my life. My car was crushed on both driver and passenger sides and the front end was crushed. I walked away with scratches.