The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11)
€ 40,300

€ 30,600

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Forester 2.0XT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Forester 2.0D.
Forester 2.0XT
Forester 2.0D
68.3
70.7
80.7
65.9
70.1
78.9
70.7 in
Width
70.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
68.3 in
Height
65.9 in
103.9
180.9
103
179.5
180.9 in
Length
179.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
Forester 2.0XT
Forester 2.0D
3580 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.17 %

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

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Forester 2.0XT
Forester 2.0D
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
FA20
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
145 hp
Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Forester 2.0D
Performance
Forester 2.0XT
Forester 2.0D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Forester 2.0D
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15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.41 lb/hp
Forester 2.0XT
15.11 lb/hp
23.41 lb/hp
Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Forester 2.0XT
Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
37 mpg
Forester 2.0D
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
439 mi
Range
631 mi
Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
631 mi
Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
129.6 kWh
Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
129.6 kWh
Forester 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Forester 2.0XT
Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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