Subaru Forester 2018 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 196 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester and Land Rover Discovery Sport have the same engine power, but Subaru Forester torque is 204 NM less than Land Rover Discovery Sport. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Forester consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery Sport. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 730 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 | 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: | 4.63 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.8 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`223 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Forester scores higher in safety tests, but Land Rover Discovery Sport is better rated in child safety tests. The Land Rover Discovery Sport scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 14 200 | |
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