The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 30,600

€ 29,400

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Forester 2.0D is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Forester 2.0X.
Forester 2.0D
Forester 2.0X
65.9
70.1
78.9
68.3
70.7
80.7
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.9 in
Height
68.3 in
103
179.5
103.9
180.9
179.5 in
Length
180.9 in
103 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Forester 2.0D
Forester 2.0X
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.67 %

General
Forester 2.0D
Forester 2.0X
SH
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Forester 2.0D
Forester 2.0X
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EE20
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Forester 2.0D
145 hp
148 hp
Forester 2.0X
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Forester 2.0X
Performance
Forester 2.0D
Forester 2.0X
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Forester 2.0X
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23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Forester 2.0D
Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
36 mpg
Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
631 mi
Range
574 mi
Forester 2.0D
631 mi
574 mi
Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
129.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Forester 2.0X
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Forester 2.0D
Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft