Car comparison

Subaru Forester IV 2.0vsNissan 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 IV

2.0

241 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

Nissan Murano II (Z51) · Facelift 2010

3.5 V6

249 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,613 kg
    3,556 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester IV2.0NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
241hp180kW
249hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
334Nm246lb-ft
Curb weight
1,613kg3,556lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,365kg5,214lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.8s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
91.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
36.6s
Calculated
41.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,595mm181in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,885mm74in
Height
1,735mm68in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,610mm63in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
220mm9in
178mm7in
Trunk volume
488L
402L
Max trunk volume
1,577L
1,510L
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 IV 2.0Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 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 IV2.05,600 rpm2,400 rpm5,850 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 IV2.0NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.6 s
41.7 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
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
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
249 hp
186 kW

Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6 has 8 hp more than Subaru Forester IV 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester IV 2.0 and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IV2.0
350 Nm
258 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 IV2.0
1,613 kg
3,556 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 IV2.0
221 km/h
137 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 IV2.07.5 s
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V68.0 s

Although Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6 has more power, Subaru Forester IV 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester IV 2.0 and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 0.5 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 IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Subaru Forester IV 2.0 and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 2.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IV2.0
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 IV2.0
706 km
439 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 IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW
7.5 s
221 km/h
137 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 IV2.0
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 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 IV2.0
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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 IV 2.0 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 IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.5 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 IV2.0
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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 IV2.0NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
241 hp
180 kW
249 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
334 Nm
246 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.0 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,613 kg
3,556 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 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
706 km
439 mi
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
-
248 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 IV 2.0Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Has 16 Nm more
  • Is 217 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 86 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 68 km (42 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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