Subaru Forester 2018 vs Nissan X-Trail 2017
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Subaru Forester is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Nissan X-Trail has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Subaru Forester is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Nissan X-Trail can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Nissan X-Trail also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol) | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Nissan X-Trail is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 185 HP | 130 - 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 - 238 NM | 240 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 - 10.3 seconds | 9.4 - 12.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 - 8.2 | 4.9 - 6.8 | |
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Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Nissan X-Trail. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 220 - 221 mm (8.7 - 8.7 inches) | 204 - 210 mm (8 - 8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Forester is 7 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Forester is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2155 litres | 135 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1779 litres | 1877 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Nissan X-Trail may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan X-Trail (by 98 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.4 metres less than that of the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`223 kg | ~ 2`284 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`655 kg | ~ 1`671 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 568 kg | ~ 613 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 24 600 | |
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