Subaru Forester 1997 vs Land Rover Discovery 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 18.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 12 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, but torque is 81 NM less than Land Rover Discovery. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 7.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 89 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Land Rover Discovery gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 440'000 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 Land Rover Discovery engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Defender | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Land Rover Discovery might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.91 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller. Subaru Forester is 3 cm shorter than the Land Rover Discovery, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1970 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.2 metres less than that of the Land Rover Discovery, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
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