Opel Antara 2011 vs Subaru Forester 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Opel Antara is more dynamic to drive. Opel Antara engine produces 16 HP more power than Subaru Forester, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Opel Antara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Antara consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Antara could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Antara consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Captiva | 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. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
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Opel Antara is larger. Opel Antara and Subaru Forester are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 505 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage space. Opel Antara has 86 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| 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`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 16 800 | |
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