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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Forester vs. Outback Comparison

Which Two-Row Subaru SUV is Best For You Medford Drives?

Comfortable accommodations, practical utility, and advanced safety features are just a few reasons Subaru SUV owners love what they drive. And thanks to features like standard AWD and advanced traction control providing real all-season capability, Subaru SUVs make a strong case for being the most well-rounded nameplates in their class.


Subaru offers several appealing SUVs to suit a variety of preferences and lifestyles. If you don't need a three-row model's additional seatbelts, you have three other crossovers to choose from: Crosstrek, Forester, and Outback. To help point you in the right direction, here's a quick overview of their distinguishing characteristics.

Subaru Forester

  • L x W x H (inches): 182.1 x 71.5 x 68.1
  • Headroom Front/Rear: 41.2 / 39.6 in.
  • Legroom Front/Rear: 43.3 / 39.4 in.
  • Cargo Capacity: 28.9 - 69.2 cubic feet (31.1 - 74.3 for base models)

If you want a little more interior space for your Ashland commute without compromising city-friendly maneuverability, the Subaru Forester is an excellent pick. This compact crossover provides generous passenger accommodations, flexible cargo capacity, and confident capability on and off the road. It comes standard with Subaru EyeSight® driving aids and equips X-MODE traction management on all but the base trim. It also adds more features to the base trim level, including steering-adaptive headlights and automatic high beams.

Forester's all-new Wilderness trim equips several features to take its off-road prospects to the next level. Exterior enhancements include Yokohama GEOLANDAR® all-terrain tires, a front skid plate, increased ground clearance, and a ladder-type roof rack perfect for a rooftop tent. Wilderness also equips a 180-degree front-view camera and dual-function X-MODE with snow/dirt and deep snow/mud settings.

Subaru Outback

  • L x W x H (inches): 191.3 x 73 x 66.4
  • Headroom Front/Rear: 40.1 / 39.1 in.
  • Legroom Front/Rear: 42.8 / 39.5 in.
  • Max Cargo Capacity: 32.5 - 75.7 cubic feet

One of the automaker's most recognizable nameplates, the Subaru Outback is synonymous with adventure. A midsize crossover with wagon roots, Outback delivers a smooth ride and rugged capability away from the asphalt. It comes standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive, X-MODE, and EyeSight® driver aids, and XT and Wilderness trims get a potent 2.4-liter turbocharged engine (260 hp, 277 lb-ft). 

Wilderness models also add equipment to enhance Outback's already impressive off-road capability. Outback's base trim comes with dual seven-inch touchscreens for infotainment and cabin controls. All other tiers get a large 11.6-inch display, plus additional USB charge ports for rear-seat passengers.

Subaru Crosstrek

  • L x W x H (inches): 176.5 x 71 x 63.6
  • Headroom Front/Rear: 39.8 / 38 in.
  • Legroom Front/Rear: 43.1 / 36.5 in.
  • Cargo Capacity: 20.8 - 55.3 cubic feet

It may be the smallest SUV in the lineup, but the Subaru Crosstrek delivers big practicality. It offers comfortable accommodations for five passengers, with 21 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and up to 55.3 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Like all Subaru SUVs, Crosstrek comes standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive. 

And if you opt for the automatic transmission, you'll also get X-MODE advanced traction control and EyeSight® driver-assist technologies like Pre-Collision Braking and Adaptive Cruise Control.

Test-Drive a New Subaru SUV near Grants Pass and Ashland

If you'd like more information about the latest Subaru models and their available options, financing offers, and reservation opportunities, feel free to reach out to Southern Oregon Subaru at your convenience. And if you'd like to get behind the wheel to explore their accommodations and amenities for yourself, we welcome you to visit us here in Medford for a test drive. We'll be happy to show you around.

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