Subaru Forester (2008 – 2013) vs Opel Zafira (2008 – 2014): specs compared
The Subaru Forester is the more powerful of the two, with up to 262 hp against 240 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.8 s. The Opel Zafira uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,403 kg against 1,440 kg.
| Specification |
Subaru
Forester
2008 – 2013
|
Opel
Zafira
2008 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Gas / other, Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 147 – 262 hp | 94 – 241 hp |
| Torque | 196 – 350 Nm | 133 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 11.0 s | 7.8 – 17.0 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 229 km/h | 165 – 231 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 10.5 L/100 km | 5.7 – 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,486 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,703 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,440 – 1,585 kg | 1,403 – 1,565 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.