Subaru Forester 2008 vs Land Rover Freelander 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 13 HP less power than Land Rover Freelander, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Land Rover Freelander. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 68 litres | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 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: | 18 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 2007 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 2007 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 | 755 litres | |
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Land Rover Freelander has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 2`050 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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