Subaru Forester 2005 vs Nissan X-Trail 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Forester) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan X-Trail) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 158 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 314 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 22 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, but torque is 128 NM less than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan X-Trail gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 Nissan X-Trail engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 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 Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino | |
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.68 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller. Subaru Forester is 3 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 387 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1841 litres | |
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Nissan X-Trail has more luggage space. Subaru Forester has 23 litres less trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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