BEST SUBARU SUV?? -- 2024 Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester: Comparison

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my wife wanted a Forester, I wanted an Outback... to keep the peace she got the Forester Touring, I got the Outback Limited. Love both cars. But I love mine just a little bit better.

You guys missed one major reason to buy the Outback vs the Forester.... Insurance cost. Outback being a wagon is significantly cheaper than a traditional SUV, it literally was my deciding factor when I purchased mine.

I like the feel of the roomier head space and better visibility in my Forester. Also, I prefer the control panel, especially the temperature control buttons. I'm sure I would love the outback if I had one, but I really love my Forester Sport. Hubby was surprised how well the 4 Cylinder did on the mountain driving on a trip this month! We were not sure- living in Texas, we don't see many of those!

I wasn't a Subaru fan, but once I sat in a 2022 Forester, I instantly fell in love. The interior feels and looks premium. I was impressed

After owning a 2019 Forrester premium and a 2022 Forrester premium I just bought a 2024 Outback premium. I like the Outback better. It rides better and is quieter inside on the highway. I didn’t think that I would but I quickly learned to like the large touchscreen. I also appreciate the longer load floor behind the seats. The Forrester was quicker, more nimble, easier to park and of course the cargo area could except taller packages. I also like the fact that the Outback is lower, which will make it easier for me to clean the snow off in the winter with my bad shoulder. It’s fantastic that Subaru has two similar vehicles, which provide a real choice for consumers .

My wife has 2022 Forester and I have a 2023 Outback both Limited. I really enjoy my Outback but truth is hers is more fun to drive. I like sitting higher and with the massive glass ceiling the car feels much more open. Also if we’re taking two other adults we’ll take the Forester for its more open feel and generous rear passenger room however in the winter the Outback has heated rear seats.

Nice comparison! One note: Outback sunroof has additional "tilt" mode for ventilation that cuts down wind buffeting.

As a wagon fan, I have to go with the Outback. Its shape is just so useful for storing things

A great comparison. I am about to turn in a 2022 Subaru Ascent Limited. Have been looking at both of these. Thanks guys. I really enjoyed!

I like how you did split-screen comparisons. Like the Decibel ratings

Subaru needs to bring back the XT turbo in the Forester. It makes a huge difference in power.

This was one of the more helpful comparison videos I have seen. Thank you. I would have preferred that you compare the same trim levels in both vehicles as this seems more "fair" and would have revealed a truer price difference. Thanks though for this helpful review

I honestly like both of these!! Both of my parents have Subarus. My Mom has a 2017 Forester Touring, and my Dad has a 2018 Crosstrek Limited. I'm currently 19 years old, and if I'm looking for my first car, it would be the Outback Wilderness with a turbo. I really do like the Forester, although I really like the previous gen Forester more especially the older ones cuz it had a turbo, and a manual transmission, and they looked a bit better in my opinion. I have no idea why they took the turbo out of the Forester for the 2019 model, and I think it's a really odd decision for Subaru to do that because everyone else is putting turbos in almost all of their vehicles nowadays. Love yr vids btw!!

Forester is 100% built in Japan. Outback is not, only 40% of parts are Japanese.

The outback is the unique vehicle in size and shape, and I like it better.

The back seats of Outback are very comfortable. Really like the longer wheelbase ride and the Outback style is nice.

Just picked up a used ‘21 Subaru Outback about 3 weeks ago. Never owned a Subaru before but I was impressed right from the first test drive. I really like that it fits my bike right inside with seats folded down, built in roof racks for my kayak, roomy back seat leg room and just overall comfortable quiet ride. Getting in and out of it is the perfect height too. My only complaint so far is that it is a little gutless on the hills but I’m not in a hurry to get anywhere as I’m semi retired. Also the dealership sold me the car and I found out on YouTube about the infotainment update for the screen so I had to book it in for an hour appointment for the update. Well worth it as it gave me some better features. Looking forward to many years though and some sweet road trips with my Subaru! ❤

Outback 4, Forester 2, basically a tie. :) Shocked that the Forester was quieter! I have the Outback and do feel that the wind noise is more than I expected. I don't anticipate ever using the roof rails, and have considered having them replaced with a lower profile option from another market, perhaps... Really wanted to like the Forester with it's bigger sunroof and taller profile for ease of entry... But the Outback felt more comfy to me, and ultimately won for me. But they are very similar in many ways, can't really go wrong with either. Good job, Subaru! Nice comparison, gentlemen!

For me, the "Forester" is somewhat "better looking" yet, the "Outback" is somewhat better: choice of engines that have been standard for several years; more cargo room in the "Outback"; bigger gas tank in the " Outback "; acoustics in the "Outback " better due to the higher trim laminated front windows and with the 2.4 turbo...a little quiter as well as great power. Leg length in the "Forester" a bit better, true, by an inch over "Outback's", almost. So there's my view and so..."Outback" wins here.