Subaru Forester 2013 vs Nissan X-Trail 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 6 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, but torque is 2 NM less than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.3 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Subaru Forester engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Serena | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Forester is 5 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 497 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Forester has 8 litres more trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. The Nissan X-Trail may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.6 metres less than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 12 600 | |
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