Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014 vs Subaru Forester 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport engine produces 43 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Subaru Forester. Despite the higher power, Land Rover Discovery Sport reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.7 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Land Rover Discovery Sport consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Discovery Sport could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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 Sport engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Jaguar XF | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Land Rover Discovery Sport 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. | |||
| Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014 2.2 engine: This engine is recognized for its reliability, power, and relatively low fuel consumption, as well as its durability in demanding conditions without frequent failures. However, it is sensitible to oil quality ... More about Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 505 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 1 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Land Rover Discovery Sport can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 17 000 | |
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