Carscape Team
Subaru forester fuel consumption kenya
The Forester is a mid-class SUV that is unrivaled by its rivals with outstanding safety and driving performance. The Forester is especially recommended for those who want to ride an SUV with high safety performance, and those who do not compromise on the quality of driving even in an SUV.
Fuel costs are one of the largest costs of vehicle maintenance. Cars are generally used for a long period of time, so even a slight difference in fuel efficiency performance can lead to a large difference when accumulated.
Here, let’s introduce the fuel consumption of Subaru “Forrester”.
| Catalog fuel efficiency (km/L) | Actual fuel consumption (km/L) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L turbo engine | 13.6 | 11.2 |
| e-BOXER | 14.0 | 12.3 |
✔ The difference between Forester’s catalog fuel consumption and actual fuel consumption is small
✔ Forester’s fuel consumption exceeds Nissan’s “X-Trail” 4WD vehicle, but it lags behind Mitsubishi “Outlander”
Forester powertrain
The Forester is a midsize crossover SUV that debuted in 1997. In recent years, the popularity of SUVs has increased not only in Japan but also around the world, and the Forester has shown its presence globally as Subaru’s global strategic vehicle.
The current model is the 5th generation model that appeared in July 2018. At the beginning of its debut, a newly developed 2.5L horizontally opposed gasoline engine was adopted, and in September 2018, a grade equipped with the hybrid system “e-BOXER” was added .
However, the 2.5L engine was discontinued in October 2020, and a new 1.8L direct injection turbo engine appeared . The turbo engine is installed only in the highest grade “SPORT”.
Forester Catalog Fuel Efficiency
Forester’s WLTC mode catalog fuel efficiency is as follows.
| grade | Drive system | Catalog fuel efficiency (km/L) |
|---|---|---|
| Touring/ X-BREAK/ Advance | 4WD | 14.0 |
| SPORTS | 4WD | 13.6 |
Forester’s actual fuel consumption
According to the site ” e fuel consumption “, which collects the actual fuel consumption data of the owners of the Forester, the actual fuel consumption of the Forester (as of November 26, 2021) is as follows.
| grade | Drive system | Actual fuel consumption (km/L) |
|---|---|---|
| Touring/ X-BREAK/ Advance | 4WD | 12.3 |
| SPORTS | 4WD | 11.2 |
Actual fuel consumption varies depending on road conditions and driving methods, but in WLTC mode, the actual fuel consumption is generally 10 to 1.5% lower.
Forester can be said that the difference between catalog fuel consumption and actual fuel consumption is small in any grade.
The mid-size SUV that the Forester is classified into is extremely competitive, and rivals are squeezing each other. Among them, let’s compare the catalog fuel efficiency of Nissan “X -Trail” , Mitsubishi “Outlander” and Forester, which have a strong presence .
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Nissan “X-Trail”
Source: Nissan “X-Trail” appearance and design
Nissan “X-TRAIL” boasts high popularity with its powerful and tough exterior and excellent performance on rough roads . The current model is equipped with advanced driver assistance technology “ProPILOT” that automatically controls the accelerator, brakes, and steering on expressways, and has a high level of safety.
X-TRAIL’s WLTC mode catalog fuel economy is as follows.
| grade | Drive system | Catalog fuel efficiency (km/L) |
|---|---|---|
| 20Xi Leather Edition | 2WD | 13.2 |
| 20Xi Leather Edition V Selection | 4WD | 12.6 |
| 20Xi | 2WD | 12.8～13.2 |
| 20Xi V Selection | 4WD | 12.2-12.6 |
| 20S V Selection | 4WD | 13.2 |
| 20Xi HYBRID / 20Xi HYBRID Leather Edition |
2WD | 15.0 |
| 4WD | 13.8 | |
| 20S HYBRID | 4WD | 13.8 |
Comparing the fuel efficiency of the X-Trail 4WD vehicle and the Forester, the Forester slightly exceeds the fuel efficiency of the X-Trail.
Mitsubishi “Outlander”
Source: External view of Mitsubishi Outlander
The gasoline model of the Mitsubishi Outlander will be discontinued in 2020, and after that, only PHEV (plug-in hybrid) will be available. Therefore, it has high performance and environmental performance.
Outlander’s WLTC mode catalog fuel efficiency is as follows.
| grade | Drive system | Catalog fuel efficiency (km/L) |
|---|---|---|
| M. | 4WD | 16.6 |
| G/Ps | 4WD | 16.2 |
A comparison of the Outlander and the Forester shows that the Outlander is more fuel efficient.
Let’s check the comfort of the Forester
Source: Subaru Forester Design Gallery
Fuel efficiency is an important point when choosing a car, but don’t forget to check the ride comfort to realize a comfortable car life. Here, we will introduce the comfort of the Forester.
Comfortable ride provided by the new platform
The “Subaru Global Platform” newly adopted in the current Forester has achieved excellent steering stability and accuracy in steering operation by thoroughly increasing rigidity and lowering the center of gravity .
Furthermore, we have succeeded in reducing vibration and noise, realizing a stable, quiet and comfortable ride at all times regardless of the road surface environment.
