Mitsubishi Outlander 2006 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 303 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 51 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 107 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Outlander could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Eclipse | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Outlander engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is smaller. Mitsubishi Outlander is 2 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1691 litres | no data | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Outlander has 48 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.8 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Mitsubishi Outlander can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Subaru Forester has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Subaru Forester, so Subaru Forester quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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