Subaru Forester 2008 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 70 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 107 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km with real consumption | 520 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: | 300'000 km | 480'000 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 Mitsubishi Outlander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis, Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Outlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.62 m | |
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Subaru Forester is larger. Subaru Forester is 2 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 3 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Forester is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1691 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity. Subaru Forester has 48 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Subaru Forester has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Subaru Forester, so Subaru Forester quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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