Car comparison

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V TurbovsSubaru Forester III 2.5 XT

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

2.5 XT

230 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboSubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
211hp157kW
230hp172kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
561km348mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,485mm177in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,585mm62in
1,590mm63in
Wheelbase
2,525mm99in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,495mm59in
1,495mm59in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
406L
387L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L

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 2.5 XTPowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT: 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 III2.5 XT5,200 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 III2.5 XT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
30.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
159 km/h
99 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 III2.5 XT
230 hp
172 kW

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT 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 2.5 XT: 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 III2.5 XT
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 III2.5 XT
1,485 kg
3,274 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 III2.5 XT
216 km/h
134 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 III2.5 XT6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT and Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo: 0.3 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 III2.5 XT
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 III2.5 XT
230 hp
172 kW
6.0 s
216 km/h
134 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 III2.5 XT
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboSubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
211 hp
157 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.0 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in
Range score
-
561 km
348 mi
Trunk score
406 L
14.3 cu ft
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 2.5 XT
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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