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Renault Austral vs Subaru Forester comparison

Compare performance (148 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or Subaru Forester?

Renault Austral vs Subaru Forester: Key differences

Renault Austral

4.9 (6 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • barely more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Subaru Forester

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Austral

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Austral is a bit cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Subaru Forester costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,220 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Austral uses 6.4 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Forester

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Austral offers barely more power – delivering 148 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Austral is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Austral delivers visibly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 88 Nm more.

Austral

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Austral is marginally lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,693 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers very slightly more boot space – 555 L compared to 508 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Forester carries only slightly more – 492 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Austral is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £29,900
Austral

Renault Austral

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 148 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.4 L/100km
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Renault Austral

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Reviews Renault Austral

4.9 (6 Reviews)
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Paulo
25 Aug 2026, 14:25:06

More elegant and comfortable to drive, very good fuel economy and, if you find one with low mileage, much better value for money.

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Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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Reviews Subaru Forester

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Marie-Sophie
6 Jul 2026, 15:22:11

Unfortunately Citroën isn't sold here in the Americas, otherwise I would have chosen the C5.X!

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Dirk
8 Dec 2025, 17:00:06

It's indeed much more expensive, but it drives brilliantly. I have the automatic — fantastic. It's a bit noisy for such an expensive car, and servicing at a Subaru dealer isn't cheap. It's certainly not economical.

On the other hand, very little breaks and it will never leave you stranded. And that space... 500 litres more is really about a 40% increase.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,900 - 34,100 £
Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
145 g/km
co2
183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,548 kg
Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
508 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
446 - 492 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
270 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
109 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the Renault Austral have?

The Renault Austral is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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