Subaru Forester 2008 vs Nissan X-Trail 2007

 
Subaru Forester
2008 - 2011
Nissan X-Trail
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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 HP141 HP
Torque: 196 NM196 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.7 seconds11.9 seconds
Subaru Forester engine produces 9 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.48.5
Subaru Forester consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 760 km in combined cycle760 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway900 km on highway

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Engines

Engine production duration: 16 years15 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XVInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Serena
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.56 m4.63 m
Width: 1.78 m1.78 m
Height: 1.70 m1.68 m
Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Forester is 7 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Forester is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 450 litres479 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1742 litres
Nissan X-Trail has more luggage space.
Subaru Forester has 29 litres less trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan X-Trail.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0152`050
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

below average
Average price (€): 42005200
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Subaru Forester has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Nissan X-Trail has
  • timing chain engine
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
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