Subaru Forester 2013 vs Opel Antara 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Antara is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 16 HP less power than Opel Antara, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Antara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | Used also on Chevrolet Captiva | |
| 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 Opel Antara 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: | 4.60 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller. Subaru Forester and Opel Antara are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 419 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity. Subaru Forester has 86 litres more trunk space than the Opel Antara. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.7 metres less than that of the Opel Antara, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 8200 | |
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