Subaru Forester 2018 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester and Land Rover Discovery Sport have the same engine power, but Subaru Forester torque is 184 NM less than Land Rover Discovery Sport. Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.9 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 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 0.3 litres more 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 | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 820 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar XE | |
| 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 2019 2.0 engine: This engine is known for its relatively limited lifespan. In early production models, balance shaft bearings wore out quickly and started making noise. The chain-driven timing system, located on the flywheel ... More about Land Rover Discovery Sport 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 963 litres | |
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Land Rover Discovery Sport has more luggage space. Subaru Forester has 458 litres less trunk space than the Land Rover Discovery Sport. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 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`223 | 2`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 35 000 | |
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