Subaru Forester 2011 vs Land Rover Freelander 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 3 HP less power than Land Rover Freelander, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Land Rover Freelander. Despite less power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Freelander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Freelander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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 Land Rover Freelander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Discovery Sport | |
| 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 Land Rover Freelander 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. | |||
| Land Rover Freelander 2012 2.2 engine: This engine is recognized for its reliability, power, and relatively low fuel consumption, as well as its durability in demanding conditions without frequent failures. However, it is sensitible to oil quality ... More about Land Rover Freelander 2012 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 6 cm longer than the Land Rover Freelander, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 405 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity. Subaru Forester has 45 litres more trunk space than the Land Rover Freelander. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.7 metres less than that of the Land Rover Freelander, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 9600 | |
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