Subaru Forester 2018 vs Renault Koleos 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Renault Koleos is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 40 HP less power than Renault Koleos, whereas torque is 184 NM less than Renault Koleos. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Used also on Renault Espace | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.67 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 5 cm shorter than the Renault Koleos, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Forester is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 498 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1706 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Forester has 7 litres more trunk space than the Renault Koleos. The Renault Koleos may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Koleos, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`223 | 2`309 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 400 | 29 000 | |
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