Performance

The base model versions of the Subaru Forester and the Subaru Outback are similar. Both consist of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that is capable of producing 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. Matched with the continuously variable automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, you can't go wrong with either option for daily driving in Elmira, NY.

If you are interested in a more high-performance vehicle, the Subaru Outback comes with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine making 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. Available with the Wilderness trim, you can go off-road without hesitation thanks to all-terrain tires, a lifted suspension, a front skid plate, and more. The Subaru Forester also features a Wilderness trim but with a more limited set of features like a front skid plate, all-terrain tires, and a roof rack.

Safety Features

Mansfield, PA drivers: the base model version of the Subaru Outback comes with adaptive cruise control, frontal collision mitigation, and lane-keeping assistance. The Subaru Forester expands on this with lane departure warnings, adding an extra layer of safety. The sport trim features blind-spot warnings and steering assistance. These features are reserved for the Onyx Edition trim on the Subaru Outback. Both vehicles are well equipped, but the Subaru Forester has more safety features lower in the trim level lineup.