Subaru Forester 2016 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Forester) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Land Rover Discovery Sport) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester and Land Rover Discovery Sport have the same engine power, but Subaru Forester torque is 202 NM less than Land Rover Discovery Sport. Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery Sport. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Land Rover Discovery Sport gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | 560'000 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 Land Rover Discovery Sport engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Jaguar XF | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Land Rover Discovery Sport 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. | |||
| Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014 2.2 engine: This engine is recognized for its reliability, power, and relatively low fuel consumption, as well as its durability in demanding conditions without frequent failures. However, it is sensitible to oil quality ... More about Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1 metres less than that of the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 13 600 | |
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