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Subaru Forester III · Facelift 2010 2.5 TurbovsSeat Altea Freetrack · Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI

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

Seat Altea Freetrack · Facelift 2009

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2009-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    197 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboSeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
211hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,661kg3,662lb
Gross weight-
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
81.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
35.1s
Calculated
39.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
571km355mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,560mm180in
4,493mm177in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,788mm70in
Height
1,700mm67in
1,622mm64in
Wheelbase
2,615mm103in
2,576mm101in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,518mm60in
Ground clearance
225mm9in
-
Trunk volume
450L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
248g/km
197g/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 TurboSeat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo5,200 rpm2,800 rpm5,450 rpm
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboSeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.1 s
39.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
92 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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo has 19 hp more than Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 19 hp (14 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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
1,661 kg
3,662 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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
218 km/h
135 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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo and Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI: 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 IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 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 IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
714 km
444 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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.6 s
218 km/h
135 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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,493 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,622 mm
63.9 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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.6 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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboSeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,661 kg
3,662 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,493 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,622 mm
63.9 in
Range score
571 km
355 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
248 g/km
197 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 TurboSeat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 116 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI

  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 143 km (89 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 51 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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