Nissan X-Trail 2014 vs Subaru Forester 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Nissan X-Trail is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Subaru Forester can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Nissan X-Trail also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 | 2.0 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 - 177 HP | 147 - 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 380 NM | 198 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 - 12.1 seconds | 7.5 - 11.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 - 8.3 | 5.7 - 8.5 | |
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Nissan X-Trail petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Subaru Forester. On average, Nissan X-Trail equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan X-Trail is 5 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 3 cm wider, while the height of Nissan X-Trail is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1982 litres | 1577 litres | |
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Nissan X-Trail has more luggage capacity. Nissan X-Trail has 45 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan X-Trail (by 405 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan X-Trail is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Nissan X-Trail can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`195 kg | ~ 2`055 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`571 kg | ~ 1`524 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 624 kg | ~ 531 kg | |
| Nissan X-Trail load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Subaru Forester. Therefore, Nissan X-Trail is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 10 200 | |
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