Subaru Forester 2024 vs Nissan X-Trail 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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 (Nissan X-Trail) 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: | 180 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 241 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 50 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, but torque is 79 NM less than Nissan X-Trail. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 5.1 | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Nissan X-Trail 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: | 221 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. | |||
| Nissan X-Trail 2017 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Nissan X-Trail 2017 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Forester is 3 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Forester is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 779 litres | 135 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 135 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 779 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2107 litres | 1877 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Subaru Forester has more luggage space (by 229 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 230 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 Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`310 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 31 000 | 24 600 | |
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