Opel Antara 2011 vs Subaru Forester 2011
| 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 | 10.4 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 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 920 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: | 14 years | 16 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 | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
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Opel Antara is larger. Opel Antara is 4 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 7 cm wider, while the height of Opel Antara is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 450 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Antara has 31 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. This could mean that the Opel Antara uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 6200 | |
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