Subaru Forester 2013 vs Nissan X-Trail 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 17 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
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: | 18 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| 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 Nissan X-Trail 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. | |||
| Nissan X-Trail 2014 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 2014 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Forester is 5 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1877 litres | |
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Nissan X-Trail has more luggage space. Subaru Forester has 45 litres less trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.6 metres less than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 9600 | |
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