Renault Koleos 2019 vs Subaru Forester 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Renault Koleos is more dynamic to drive. Renault Koleos engine produces 40 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 184 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Renault Koleos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Espace | Used also on Subaru XV | |
| 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 Renault Koleos 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 | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.73 m | |
| Renault Koleos is 5 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Koleos is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 498 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1706 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Koleos has 7 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. This could mean that the Renault Koleos uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Koleos is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Renault Koleos can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`309 | 2`223 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 200 | 26 200 | |
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