Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014 vs Subaru Forester 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Land Rover Discovery Sport) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Forester) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Land Rover Discovery Sport is more dynamic to drive. Land Rover Discovery Sport engine produces 40 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 224 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Land Rover Discovery Sport reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Land Rover Discovery Sport consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Land Rover Discovery Sport over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Discovery Sport consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Land Rover Discovery Sport gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Jaguar XF | Used also on Subaru XV | |
| 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 | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 505 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1779 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 0.8 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: | 2`600 kg | 2`223 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`863 kg | 1`655 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 737 kg | 568 kg | |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than Subaru Forester. Therefore, Land Rover Discovery Sport is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Forester scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 17 000 | |
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