Renault Koleos 2008 vs Subaru Forester 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 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: | 170 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Renault Koleos is more dynamic to drive. Renault Koleos engine produces 12 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Renault Koleos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Koleos consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Koleos could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Koleos consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
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`150 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3600 | |
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