Opel Antara 2007 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Opel Antara engine produces 3 HP more power than Subaru Forester, but torque is 30 NM less than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Opel Antara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Antara consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Antara consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 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: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.58 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
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Opel Antara is larger. Opel Antara is 2 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | no data | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Antara has 80 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: | 12.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Antara is 1.8 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`225 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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