Subaru Forester 2005 vs Renault Koleos 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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 | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 17 HP less power than Renault Koleos, whereas torque is 174 NM less than Renault Koleos. Despite less power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Koleos is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Koleos, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Koleos. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Koleos 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: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | 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. Renault Koleos might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.70 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller. Subaru Forester is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Koleos, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 387 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1380 litres | |
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Renault Koleos has more luggage space. Subaru Forester has 63 litres less trunk space than the Renault Koleos. | |||
| 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): | 1`500 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5400 | |
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