Home / Vehicle Research / Comparison / 2012 Forester vs 2012 Outback
2012 Subaru Forester
2012 Subaru Outback

Compare 2012 Forester vs 2012 Outback

Compare Cars Side by Side

Compare prices, trims, specs, options, features and scores of up to five cars, trucks or SUVs that are available in Canada with our free side-by-side car comparison tool.
Change Vehicle
Change Vehicle
Add Vehicle
Add Vehicle
Add Vehicle
2012 Subaru Forester
MSRP $25,995 - $35,995
View Deals
2012 Subaru Outback
MSRP $28,995 - $39,495
View Deals
Mechanical
Engine
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Gas Flat 4 Cyl Gas Flat 6 Cyl
Displacement
2.5L/150
2.5L/- TBD - 3.6L/- TBD -
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
170 hp @ 5800 rpm 224 hp @ 5200 rpm
170 hp @ 5600 rpm 256 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
174 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 226 ft-lb @ 2800 rpm
170 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 247 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed direct control automatic transmission w/Sportshift, lock-up torque converter Transmission shift lock 5-speed manual transmission w/hill holder feature
Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) w/manual mode Transmission shift lock 6-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed SPORTSHIFT automatic transmission w/OD, SPORTSHIFT modes, variable torque distribution, blipping control
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.9 - 11.0 L/100 km
9.5 - 11.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.4 - 8.4 L/100 km
6.9 - 8.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.4 - 11.0 L/100 km
6.9 - 11.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
64.0 L
70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,016 - 1,057 mm
983 - 1,036 mm
Front Leg Room
1,095 mm
1,092 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,425 mm
1,430 mm
Rear Head Room
958 - 1,026 mm
998 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,095 mm
960 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,412 mm
1,425 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,616 mm
2,741 mm
Length, Overall
4,559 mm
4,780 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,781 mm
1,821 mm
Height, Overall
1,699 mm
1,669 mm
Min Ground Clearance
221 - 226 mm
221 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,480 - 1,570 kg
1,543 - 1,649 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/65HR16 P225/55HR17
P225/60TR17
Rear Tire Size
P215/65HR16 P225/55HR17
P225/60TR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
View Deals
View Deals
Vehicle Information
Vehicle Information
Head to Head Comparisons
2012 Subaru Forester vs 2012 Toyota Venza 2012 Subaru Forester vs 2012 Kia Rondo 2012 Subaru Forester vs 2012 Nissan Juke 2012 Subaru Forester vs 2012 Toyota Matrix 2012 Subaru Forester vs 2012 Kia Soul
2012 Subaru Outback vs 2012 Toyota Venza 2012 Subaru Outback vs 2013 Subaru Outback 2012 Subaru Outback vs 2012 Kia Rondo 2012 Subaru Outback vs 2012 Nissan Juke 2012 Subaru Outback vs 2012 Subaru Forester
Most Popular Comparisons
SUVs Rav4 vs CR-V vs Escape vs Rogue vs Tucson CX-5 vs Kona vs Tiguan vs Equinox vs Qashqai Wrangler vs Santa Fe vs Edge vs Grand Cherokee Expedition vs Tahoe vs Yukon vs Suburban GLC vs Q5 vs NX vs X1 vs XT4 RX vs GLE vs X5 vs XT5 vs MDX
Cars Civic vs Corolla vs Elantra vs Mazda3 C-Class vs 3 Series vs A4 vs Q50 vs TLX E-Class vs 5 Series vs ES vs A6 Prius vs Ioniq vs Volt Camry vs Accord vs Altima vs Optima vs Sonata Mustang vs Challenger vs Camaro
Trucks F-150 vs Ram 1500 vs Sierra 1500 vs Silverado 1500 Tacoma vs Tundra vs Colorado
Minivans Grand Caravan vs Sienna vs Odyssey