The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.5X (10 - 10) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (15 - 18)
€ 31,400
€ 30,500
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Forester 2.5X is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Forester 2.0D.
Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.0D
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
181.5
179.5 in
Length
181.5 in
103 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.0D
No data
Curb Weight
3444 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.0D
SH
Generation
SJ
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)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.0D
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Forester 2.5X
169 hp
145 hp
Forester 2.0D
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Forester 2.5X
173 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Forester 2.0D
Performance
Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.0D
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Forester 2.5X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.75 lb/hp
Forester 2.5X
0 lb/hp
23.75 lb/hp
Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Forester 2.5X
25 mpg
41 mpg
Forester 2.0D
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
32 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
401 mi
Range
654 mi
Forester 2.5X
401 mi
654 mi
Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
117.3 kWh
Forester 2.5X
176.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Forester 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
No data
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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














