Subaru Forester 2021 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 239 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 2 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery Sport, but torque is 191 NM less than Land Rover Discovery Sport. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.6 | |
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The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 3.4 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 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 234 mm (9.2 inches) | 212 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.64 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 762 litres | 167 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 167 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 762 litres | 963 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2101 litres | 1651 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Land Rover Discovery Sport has more luggage space (by 201 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 450 litres). | |||
| 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: | no data | 2`590 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | 26 400 | |
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