Opel Antara 2011 vs Subaru Forester 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Antara) 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 | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Opel Antara is more dynamic to drive. Opel Antara engine produces 13 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 152 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Opel Antara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Antara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Antara consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Opel Antara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Antara consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Antara 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Opel Antara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Captiva | 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 Opel Antara 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Opel Antara is 1 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Antara is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Antara is 1.7 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Opel Antara can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 11 400 | |
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