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Subaru Forester vs Nissan X-Trail Comparison
Subaru Forester
Nissan X-Trail
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2024 Subaru
Forester
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2024 Nissan
X-Trail
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.8
7.8
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Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)
Based on the Nissan X-Trail ST-L (4WD) 7 SEAT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roading
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
55L
336 to 429 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$37,890 - $50,140
$37,250 - $58,490
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent outward visibility
- Rear doors open to 90 degrees
- Practical second row and boot
Misses
- Uninspiring performance
- In dire need of an interior overhaul
- Short-ish service intervals
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It has a third row
- Comfortable ride
- Nice interior materials, presentation
Misses
- Third row isn't very comfortable
- Some missing features
- Short servicing intervals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Premium Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
The 2024 Nissan X-Trail is offered in a range of colour options:x
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Gun Metallic
- Caspian Blue
- Diamond Black
- Scarlet Ember
The ST-L adds the option of the following colours:
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Ceramic Grey
The Ti adds the option of the following colours:
- Ceramic grey two-tone with black roof
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
The Ti-L e-Power adds:
- Champagne Silver two-tone
Metallic Paint costs $700 for all models while the option of two-tone paint for the Ti and Ti-L cost $1200.
Comparison
Reviews
7.8
2024 Subaru Forester review
The Subaru Forester has informally become the definition of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. It's still a practical and dependable SUV.
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Jack Quick
7.8
2024 Nissan X-Trail ST-L AWD review
Quiet, comfortable and well-built, the sensible Nissan X-Trail should tick a lot of boxes for mid-sized SUV buyers.
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William Stopford
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2498 | 1497 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 136kW | 135kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6000 | 4600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm - 239Nm | 244Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 2400 - 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.1 - 12.5 | 9.6 - 14 | |
