Car comparison

Subaru Forester III · Facelift 2010 2.5 TurbovsNissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru Forester III · Facelift 2010

2.5 Turbo

230 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2010-2013
VS

Nissan Murano II (Z51)

3.5

256 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboNissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
230hp172kW
256hp191kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
334Nm246lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight-
2,257kg4,976lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
91.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
35.1s
Calculated
41.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
571km355mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,560mm180in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,885mm74in
Height
1,700mm67in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
2,615mm103in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,530mm60in
-
Rear track
1,530mm60in
-
Ground clearance
225mm9in
-
Trunk volume
450L
402L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
82L
CO2 emissions
248g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 TurboNissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5PowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo5,200 rpm2,800 rpm5,450 rpm
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.56,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboNissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.1 s
41.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
230 hp
172 kW
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
256 hp
191 kW

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5 has 26 hp more than Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo and Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
334 Nm
246 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
1,790 kg
3,946 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo7.1 s
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.58.0 s

Although Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5 has more power, Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo and Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
571 km
355 mi
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
774 km
481 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
230 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
256 hp
191 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,700 mm
66.9 in
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.1 s
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboNissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
334 Nm
246 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,700 mm
66.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Range score
571 km
355 mi
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
248 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSubaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 TurboNissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 14 Nm more
  • Has 202 km (126 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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