The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11)
€ 32,800
€ 30,600
€ 32,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Forester 2.5X is an inch taller.
Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.0D
66.9
70.1
78.9
65.9
70.1
78.9
70.1 in
Width
70.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
66.9 in
Height
65.9 in
103
179.5
103
179.5
179.5 in
Length
179.5 in
103 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.0D
No data
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.0D
SH
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)

4-speed automatic 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 1800 rpm
Forester 2.5X
173 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Forester 2.0D
Performance
Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.0D
113 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Forester 2.5X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.41 lb/hp
Forester 2.5X
0 lb/hp
23.41 lb/hp
Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Forester 2.5X
25 mpg
37 mpg
Forester 2.0D
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
388 mi
Range
631 mi
Forester 2.5X
388 mi
631 mi
Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
181.9 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 2.5X
181.9 kWh
129.6 kWh
Forester 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Forester 2.5X
Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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


















