Opel Antara 2011 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11 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 154 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Opel Antara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Antara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Antara consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Antara consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Antara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Captiva | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | |
| 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`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 3600 | |
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