Subaru Forester 2005 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 2 HP less power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Mitsubishi Outlander. Despite less power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 16 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | 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: | 4.48 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Forester is 6 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 387 litres | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Subaru Forester has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.8 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): | 1`500 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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