Renault Koleos 2008 vs Subaru Forester 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 175 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Renault Koleos engine produces 17 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 174 NM more than Subaru Forester. Despite the higher power, Renault Koleos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Koleos is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Koleos consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Renault Koleos over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Koleos consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Koleos gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | 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. Renault Koleos might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Koleos 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. | |||
| Renault Koleos 2008 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.59 m | |
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Renault Koleos is larger. Renault Koleos is 4 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 12 cm wider, while the height of Renault Koleos is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 387 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1380 litres | no data | |
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Renault Koleos has more luggage capacity. Renault Koleos has 63 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Koleos is 1 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Renault Koleos can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4000 | |
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