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Subaru Forester III · Facelift 2010 2.5 TurbovsSubaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

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

Subaru Forester II

2.5 i 16V Turbo

211 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2005-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    262 hp
    195 kW
  • Highest torque
    347 Nm
    256 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • 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
  • 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 TurboSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
Power
262hp195kW
211hp157kW
Torque
347Nm256lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight-
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
70.4s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
67.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
571km355mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,560mm180in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,700mm67in
1,585mm62in
Wheelbase
2,615mm103in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,495mm59in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
225mm9in
-
Trunk volume
450L
406L
Max trunk volume
1,610L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
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 TurboSubaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V TurboPowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo: 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
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo5,600 rpm3,600 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.6 s
28.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 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
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
211 hp
157 kW

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo has 51 hp more than Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 51 hp (38 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
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
320 Nm
236 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
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
1,455 kg
3,208 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
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
226 km/h
140 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
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo6.3 s

Although Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo has more power, Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 0.2 s.

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
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

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
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
226 km/h
140 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
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
Power
262 hp
195 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
347 Nm
256 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
Range score
571 km
355 mi
-
CO2 score
248 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 Turbo
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Has 51 hp more
  • Has 27 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 44 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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