Car comparison

Subaru Forester III · Facelift 2010 2.5 TurbovsNissan Murano II (Z51) · Facelift 2010 3.5 V6

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

262 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2013
VS

Nissan Murano II (Z51) · Facelift 2010

3.5 V6

249 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    262 hp
    195 kW
  • Highest torque
    347 Nm
    256 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    248 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboNissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
262hp195kW
249hp186kW
Torque
347Nm256lb-ft
334Nm246lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight-
2,365kg5,214lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.4s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
91.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
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
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-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
1,610mm63in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
225mm9in
178mm7in
Trunk volume
450L
402L
Max trunk volume
1,610L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
82L
CO2 emissions
248g/km
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) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo6,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V66,000 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)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.6 s
41.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 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
262 hp
195 kW
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
249 hp
186 kW

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo has 13 hp more than Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6 and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
347 Nm
256 lb-ft
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
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
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
1,830 kg
4,034 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
228 km/h
142 mph
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
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 Turbo6.5 s
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V68.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 1.5 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)Facelift 20103.5 V6
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
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 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)Facelift 20103.5 V6
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
262 hp
195 kW
6.5 s
228 km/h
142 mph
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
249 hp
186 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
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
249 hp
186 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
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
249 hp
186 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
6.5 s
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
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
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 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)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
262 hp
195 kW
249 hp
186 kW
Torque
347 Nm
256 lb-ft
334 Nm
246 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
8.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 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
248 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 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) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6
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

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 13 Nm more
  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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