Subaru Forester 1997 vs Opel Monterey 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Forester) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Monterey) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 16.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 11 HP more power than Opel Monterey, but torque is 76 NM less than Opel Monterey. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 11.3 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Monterey, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Monterey 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.84 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 9 cm shorter than the Opel Monterey, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Forester is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1339 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1934 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Monterey, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
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