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Subaru Forester vs Estrima Birò comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 12,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Forester or Estrima Birò?

Subaru Forester vs Estrima Birò: Key differences

Subaru Forester

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Estrima Birò

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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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

Forester

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Estrima Birò is substantially cheaper – starting at 12,900 £ , while the Subaru Forester costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,282 £.

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 Subaru Forester offers significantly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Estrima Birò delivers considerably more torque with 381 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 199 Nm more.

Forester

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Subaru Forester offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Estrima Birò is significantly lighter – 424 kg compared to 1,693 kg. The difference is around 1,269 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Forester offers clearly more boot space – 508 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Forester carries clearly more – 492 kg compared to 226 kg. That’s a difference of about 266 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Estrima Birò is decisively ahead 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.

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Estrima Birò

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
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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.

Estrima Birò

Birò is a tiny electric city car that turns cramped streets and parking headaches into a manageable, even fun, part of the day with nimble manners and a cheeky silhouette. It’s an ideal pick for urbanites seeking fuss-free daily mobility, low running hassle, and a vehicle that refuses to blend into the commuter crowd.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
Price
12,900 - 17,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
183 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
2
Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Curb weight
424 - 431 kg
Trunk capacity
508 L
Trunk capacity
122 - 308 L
Length
-
Length
1,794 - 1,835 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,107 mm
Height
-
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
446 - 492 kg
Payload
219 - 226 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
60 km/h
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
381 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Estrima
What drivetrain options does the Subaru Forester have?

The Subaru Forester is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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