Car comparison

Subaru Forester III · Facelift 2010 2.5 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 III · Facelift 2010

2.5 Turbo

262 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2013
VS

Subaru Forester IV

2.0

241 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    706 km
    439 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    262 hp
    195 kW
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboSubaruForester IV2.0
Power
262hp195kW
241hp180kW
Torque
347Nm256lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,613kg3,556lb
Gross weight-
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
79.8s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
571km355mi
Calculated
706km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,560mm180in
4,595mm181in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,700mm67in
1,735mm68in
Wheelbase
2,615mm103in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance
225mm9in
220mm9in
Trunk volume
450L
488L
Max trunk volume
1,610L
1,577L
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 IV 2.0PowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 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 IV2.05,600 rpm2,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboSubaruForester IV2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
36.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 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 IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
262 hp
195 kW
SubaruForester IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo has 21 hp more than Subaru Forester IV 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester IV 2.0 and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 21 hp (16 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 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 IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
1,585 kg
3,494 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 IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
228 km/h
142 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 IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo6.5 s
SubaruForester IV2.07.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo and Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 1.0 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 IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Subaru Forester IV 2.0 and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 2.0 L/100 km.

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 IV2.0
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 IV2.0
706 km
439 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 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 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 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

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 IV2.0
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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 IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.5 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 IV2.0
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 TurboSubaruForester IV2.0
Power
262 hp
195 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
347 Nm
256 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,613 kg
3,556 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
Range score
571 km
355 mi
706 km
439 mi
CO2 score
248 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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 TurboSubaru Forester IV 2.0
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 28 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Has 3 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 134 km (84 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 38 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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