Subaru Forester 2008 vs Opel Antara 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 3 HP less power than Opel Antara, but torque is 30 NM more than Opel Antara. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 720 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: | 350'000 km | 530'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.56 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller. Subaru Forester is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Antara, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1420 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Forester has 80 litres more trunk space than the Opel Antara. The Opel Antara 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 | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.8 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`050 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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