Subaru Forester 2018 vs Subaru Forester 2016

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Subaru Forester
2018 - 2021
Subaru Forester
2016 - 2018
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Subaru Forester 2018 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Subaru Forester 2016 has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Engines: 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol)2.0 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Subaru Forester 2016 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 HP147 - 241 HP
Torque: 196 - 238 NM198 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 - 10.3 seconds7.5 - 11.8 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.2 - 8.25.1 - 8.5
Subaru Forester 2018 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Subaru Forester 2016.
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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)220 mm (8.7 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 4.63 m4.61 m
Width: 1.82 m1.80 m
Height: 1.73 m1.74 m
Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Forester 2018 is 2 cm longer than the Subaru Forester 2016, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 2155 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1779 litres1564 litres
Subaru Forester 2018 has more luggage capacity.
Subaru Forester 2018 has 1650 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester 2016. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester 2018 (by 215 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Forester 2018 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Subaru Forester 2016, which means Subaru Forester 2018 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 2`223 kg~ 2`056 kg
Net weight:~ 1`655 kg~ 1`591 kg
Load capacity:~ 568 kg~ 465 kg
Subaru Forester 2018 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Subaru Forester 2016. Therefore, Subaru Forester 2018 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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Average price (€): 17 00011 200
Pros and Cons: Subaru Forester has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
Subaru Forester has
  • both manual and automatic
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower price
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