Subaru Forester 2011 vs Land Rover Freelander 2007
| 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 | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 13 HP less power than Land Rover Freelander, whereas torque is 50 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 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Freelander, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 1.6 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 | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 16 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 Range Rover Evoque | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 755 litres | |
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Land Rover Freelander has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Forester has 305 litres less trunk space than the Land Rover Freelander. This could mean that the Subaru Forester uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.8 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`000 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 6600 | |
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