Subaru Forester 2005 vs Renault Koleos 2008

 
Subaru Forester
2005 - 2008
Renault Koleos
2008 - 2011
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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 HP175 HP
Torque: 186 NM360 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds9.9 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): 9.37.5
Real fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100km8.2 l/100km
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 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 640 km in combined cycle860 km in combined cycle
610 km with real consumption790 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 years14 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XVInstalled 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: noyes
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.52 m
Width: 1.74 m1.86 m
Height: 1.59 m1.70 m
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 litres450 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1380 litres
Renault Koleos has more luggage space.
Subaru Forester has 63 litres less trunk space than the Renault Koleos.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11.6 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`5002`250
Safety: no data
Quality:
high
no data
Average price (€): 36005600
Pros and Cons: Subaru Forester has
  • timing belt engine
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Renault Koleos has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
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