Car comparison

Subaru Forester IV 2.0vsSubaru Forester IV · Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T

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

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Subaru Forester IV

2.0

241 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

Subaru Forester IV · Facelift 2016

Sport 2.0 T

240 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    241 hp
    180 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,613 kg
    3,556 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester IV2.0SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Power
241hp180kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,613kg3,556lb
1,624kg3,580lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
79.8s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
79.1s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
36.6s
Calculated
36.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
706km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,595mm181in
4,595mm181in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,735mm68in
1,735mm68in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance
220mm9in
220mm9in
Trunk volume
488L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,577L
1,557L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions-
197g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru Forester IV 2.0Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 TPowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester IV 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester IV2.05,600 rpm2,400 rpm5,850 rpm
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T5,600 rpm2,400-3,600 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester IV2.0SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.6 s
36.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
240 hp
179 kW

Subaru Forester IV 2.0 has 1 hp more than Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T and Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IV2.0
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IV2.0
1,613 kg
3,556 lb
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
1,624 kg
3,580 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 IV2.0
221 km/h
137 mph
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
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 IV2.07.5 s
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T7.5 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 IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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 IV2.0
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IV2.0
706 km
439 mi
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
706 km
439 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruForester IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW
7.5 s
221 km/h
137 mph
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
240 hp
179 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 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
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 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 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
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Power
240 hp
179 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 IV 2.0 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 IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
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 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
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester IV2.0SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Power
241 hp
180 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,613 kg
3,556 lb
1,624 kg
3,580 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
Range score
706 km
439 mi
706 km
439 mi
CO2 score
-
197 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 2.0Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 11 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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