What drivetrain options does the Subaru Forester have?

The Subaru Forester is available as All-Wheel Drive.

How much power does the Subaru Forester deliver on the road?

Up to 136 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

How much fuel does the Subaru Forester use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 8.10 L.

What is the top speed of the Subaru Forester?

Depending on the model, top speed is 188 km/h.

What are the Subaru Forester’s length, width and height?

Length 4670 mm, width 1830 mm, height 1730 mm – those are the dimensions of the Subaru Forester.

What drivetrain options does the Suzuki Vitara have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Suzuki Vitara's engine?

Up to 129 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

How much fuel does the Suzuki Vitara use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 5 L.

How fast can the Suzuki Vitara go?

The Suzuki Vitara reaches up to 190 km/h.

How many liters of cargo space does the Suzuki Vitara offer?

Depending on configuration, up to 375 L fit inside.

How big is the Suzuki Vitara overall?

Overall, the Suzuki Vitara is 4185 mm long, 1775 mm wide and 1595 mm high.

Subaru Forester vs Suzuki Vitara - Differences and prices compared

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.

Suzuki Vitara has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23600 £, while the Subaru Forester costs 34700 £. That’s a price difference of around 11134 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Suzuki Vitara manages with 5 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.10 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

Vitara

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 has a slight edge – offering 136 HP compared to 129 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Vitara is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 9.50 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.20 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Suzuki Vitara performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 190 km/h, while the Subaru Forester tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Suzuki Vitara pulls distinct stronger with 235 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 53 Nm difference.

Forester

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Suzuki Vitara is distinct lighter – 1255 kg compared to 1693 kg. The difference is around 438 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Subaru Forester offers clearly perceptible more room – 508 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 133 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Subaru Forester performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1731 L, which is about 611 L more than the Suzuki Vitara.

When it comes to payload, Subaru Forester somewhat takes the win – 492 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Suzuki Vitara shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Reviews Subaru Forester

4 (1 Reviews)

Reviews Suzuki Vitara

5 (1 Reviews)

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Costs and Consumption
Price 34700 - 42200 £	Price 23600 - 30900 £
Consumption L/100km 8.10 L	Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 183 g/km	co2 113 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 48 L	Fuel tank capacity 47 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1693 - 1739 kg	Curb weight 1255 - 1395 kg
Trunk capacity 508 L	Trunk capacity 289 - 375 L
Length 4670 mm	Length 4185 mm
Width 1830 mm	Width 1775 mm
Height 1730 mm	Height 1595 mm
Max trunk capacity 1679 - 1731 L	Max trunk capacity 1046 - 1120 L
Payload 446 - 492 kg	Payload 375 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol MHEV	Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 136 HP	Power HP 110 - 129 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 12.20 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.5 - 12.7 s
Max Speed 188 km/h	Max Speed 180 - 190 km/h
Torque 182 Nm	Torque 235 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 100 kW	Power kW 81 - 95 kW
Engine capacity 1995 cm3	Engine capacity 1373 - 1462 cm3