Car comparison

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

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

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Subaru Forester II

2.5 i 16V Turbo

211 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2005-2008
VS

Subaru Forester III · Facelift 2010

2.5 Turbo

230 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • 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 economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
211hp157kW
230hp172kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
-
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
571km355mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,560mm180in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,585mm62in
1,700mm67in
Wheelbase
2,525mm99in
2,615mm103in
Front track
1,495mm59in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance-
225mm9in
Trunk volume
406L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,660L
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 II 2.5 i 16V TurboSubaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 TurboPowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo5,600 rpm3,600 rpm5,850 rpm
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo5,200 rpm2,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
35.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
230 hp
172 kW

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo has 19 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: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 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 II2.5 i 16V Turbo
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
1,545 kg
3,406 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 II2.5 i 16V Turbo
226 km/h
140 mph
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
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 II2.5 i 16V Turbo6.3 s
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo7.1 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: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
230 hp
172 kW
7.1 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 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
-
571 km
355 mi
CO2 score
-
248 g/km
Trunk score
406 L
14.3 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 44 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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