Subaru Forester 2018 vs Peugeot 5008 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Forester) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 5008) 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 belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 30 HP more power than Peugeot 5008, but torque is 104 NM less than Peugeot 5008. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 4.3 | |
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The Peugeot 5008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 5008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 5008 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 236 mm (9.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 5008 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Peugeot 5008 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | |
| 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 Peugeot 5008 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.65 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 2 cm shorter than the Peugeot 5008, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 780 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 780 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 505 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1779 litres | 1940 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 5008 (by 161 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 5008. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`223 kg | 2`200 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`655 kg | 1`380 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 568 kg | 820 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 44 procentiem less than Peugeot 5008. Therefore, Peugeot 5008 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 15 600 | |
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