Subaru Forester 2005 vs Land Rover Freelander 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 19 HP less power than Land Rover Freelander, whereas torque is 54 NM less than Land Rover Freelander. Despite less power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 12.4 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Freelander, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 510 km in combined cycle | |
| Subaru Forester 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 10 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 Rover 75, Kia Carnival, Rover 400 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Land Rover Freelander 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. | |||
| Subaru Forester 2005 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru Forester 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.72 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 6 cm longer than the Land Rover Freelander, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 387 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1 metres less than that of the Land Rover Freelander, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Subaru Forester has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Land Rover Freelander, so Subaru Forester quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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