Car comparison

Subaru Forester III · Facelift 2010 2.5 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 III · Facelift 2010

2.5 Turbo

262 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2013
VS

Subaru Forester III

2.5 XT

230 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2007-2010

Comparison overview

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

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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 combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    571 km
    355 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboSubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
262hp195kW
230hp172kW
Torque
347Nm256lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight-
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
58.1s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
571km355mi
Calculated
561km348mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,560mm180in
4,485mm177in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,700mm67in
1,590mm63in
Wheelbase
2,615mm103in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,495mm59in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
225mm9in
-
Trunk volume
450L
387L
Max trunk volume
1,610L
-
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 III 2.5 XTPowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT: 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 III2.5 XT5,200 rpm2,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboSubaruForester III2.5 XT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
30.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
9.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 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 IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
262 hp
195 kW
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
230 hp
172 kW

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo has 32 hp more than Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 32 hp (24 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 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 IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
1,585 kg
3,494 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 IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
228 km/h
142 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 IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo6.5 s
SubaruForester III2.5 XT6.0 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 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
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

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 III2.5 XT
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
561 km
348 mi

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 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 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 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

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
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
6.5 s
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
6.0 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
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboSubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
262 hp
195 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
347 Nm
256 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in
Range score
571 km
355 mi
561 km
348 mi
CO2 score
248 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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 Facelift 2010 2.5 TurboSubaru Forester III 2.5 XT
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Has 27 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 63 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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