Car comparison

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V TurbovsSubaru Forester IV 2.0

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 IV

2.0

241 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Most powerful
    241 hp
    180 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • 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 economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboSubaruForester IV2.0
Power
211hp157kW
241hp180kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,613kg3,556lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
79.8s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
706km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,595mm181in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,585mm62in
1,735mm68in
Wheelbase
2,525mm99in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,495mm59in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance-
220mm9in
Trunk volume
406L
488L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,577L
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 IV 2.0PowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 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 IV2.05,600 rpm2,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboSubaruForester IV2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
36.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
149 km/h
93 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 IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW

Subaru Forester IV 2.0 has 30 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 IV 2.0: 30 hp (22 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 IV2.0
350 Nm
258 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 IV2.0
1,613 kg
3,556 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 IV2.0
221 km/h
137 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 IV2.07.5 s

Although Subaru Forester IV 2.0 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 IV 2.0: 1.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
SubaruForester IV2.0
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 IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW
7.5 s
221 km/h
137 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboSubaruForester IV2.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,613 kg
3,556 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
Range score
-
706 km
439 mi
Trunk score
406 L
14.3 cu ft
488 L
17.2 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 IV 2.0
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Is 158 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 82 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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