Subaru Forester 2008 vs Opel Antara 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Forester) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Antara) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
|
Opel Antara is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 13 HP less power than Opel Antara, whereas torque is 154 NM less than Opel Antara. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
|
The Opel Antara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Antara 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Antara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Used also on Chevrolet Captiva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Antara 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 | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
|
Subaru Forester is smaller. Subaru Forester is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Antara, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 419 litres | |
|
Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Forester has 31 litres more trunk space than the Opel Antara. The Opel Antara may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.7 metres less than that of the Opel Antara, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 7800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Subaru Forester has
|
Opel Antara has
| |