Subaru Forester 2016 vs Nissan X-Trail 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 6 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, but torque is 2 NM less than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.5 | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Nissan X-Trail gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Subaru Forester engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Serena | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan X-Trail might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Forester is 3 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 497 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.6 metres less than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 11 800 | |
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