The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 29,000

€ 29,400

€ 29,000
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 2.0X Automatic is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Forester 2.0X Lineartronic.
Forester 2.0X Automatic
Forester 2.0X Lineartronic
66.9
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
66.9 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 2.0X Automatic
Forester 2.0X Lineartronic
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.04 %

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

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Forester 2.0X Automatic
Forester 2.0X Lineartronic
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB20
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Forester 2.0X Automatic
148 hp
148 hp
Forester 2.0X Lineartronic
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Forester 2.0X Automatic
145 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Forester 2.0X Lineartronic
Performance
Forester 2.0X Automatic
Forester 2.0X Lineartronic
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Forester 2.0X Automatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Forester 2.0X Lineartronic
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
Forester 2.0X Automatic
23.09 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Forester 2.0X Lineartronic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Forester 2.0X Automatic
Forester 2.0X Lineartronic
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Forester 2.0X Automatic
28 mpg
36 mpg
Forester 2.0X Lineartronic
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
574 mi
Forester 2.0X Automatic
444 mi
574 mi
Forester 2.0X Lineartronic
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 2.0X Automatic
159.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Forester 2.0X Lineartronic
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Forester 2.0X Automatic
Forester 2.0X Lineartronic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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