Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 9 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Subaru Forester. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 880 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: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Outlander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 4007, Citroen C-Crosser | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.67 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is larger, but slightly lower. Mitsubishi Outlander is 11 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 774 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1691 litres | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Outlander has 324 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | 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 (€): | 6200 | 4600 | |
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