Subaru Forester 2008 vs Renault Koleos 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Renault Koleos is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 28 HP less power than Renault Koleos, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Renault Koleos. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.2 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 Renault Koleos, 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 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Koleos. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 790 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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 Renault Koleos 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. | |||
| Renault Koleos 2008 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 4 cm longer than the Renault Koleos, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1380 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1 metres less than that of the Renault Koleos, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5400 | |
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