Subaru Forester 2018 vs Renault Koleos 2018
| 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 (Renault Koleos) 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 | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Renault Koleos is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 25 HP less power than Renault Koleos, whereas torque is 184 NM less than Renault Koleos. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.5 | |
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The Renault Koleos is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Koleos, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Renault Koleos 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) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Used also on Renault Espace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Koleos 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 | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.67 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 5 cm shorter than the Renault Koleos, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1779 litres | 1677 litres | |
| Subaru Forester has 25 litres less trunk space than the Renault Koleos. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 102 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Koleos, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`223 kg | 2`300 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`655 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 568 kg | 565 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 14 400 | |
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