Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014 vs Subaru Forester 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport and Subaru Forester have the same engine power, but Land Rover Discovery Sport torque is 202 NM more than Subaru Forester. Land Rover Discovery Sport reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 9.0 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 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Discovery Sport consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 660 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) | |
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 | 15 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 | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| 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`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 13 400 | |
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