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| ×2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ×2018 BMW X5 xDrive50i | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$33,995 | CA$84,250 |
| Fees | CA$1,725 | CA$1,135 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$1,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$640/month | CA$1,586/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | - | 4.4 l V8 |
| Power | - | 445 hp @ 5,500 rpm (332 kW) |
| Torque | - | 479 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 4,500 rpm (649 N·m) |
| Induction | - | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | - | Premium |
| Transmission | N/A | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV |
| Category | Compact SUV under $40,000 | Mid-size SUV over $50,000 |
| Assembly | Ōta, JP | Spartanburg, SC, US |
| Generation | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | 15.4 L/100km |
| Highway | N/A | 11.2 L/100km |
| Combined | N/A | 13.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | - | 629 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 223 g/km | 317 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | N/A | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | N/A | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | N/A | optional |
| Head-up display | N/A | optional |
| Smart key | N/A | optional |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Lane departure warning | N/A | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | optional |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | N/A | optional |
| Premium audio system | N/A | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 13 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, short/long arm | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/55HR18 | P255/50WR19 |
| Rear tires | P225/55HR18 | P255/50WR19 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 1,796 mm (71″) | 1,938 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,735 mm (68″) | 1,763 mm (69″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm (104″) | 2,934 mm (116″) |
| Front track | 1,544 mm (61″) | 1,643 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,554 mm (61″) | 1,651 mm (65″) |
| Weight | 1,657 kg (3,653 lb) | 2,336 kg (5,150 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 892 l and 1,940 l | between 651 l and 1,869 l |
| Fuel tank | 60 l (13 gal) | 85 l (19 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg (1,499 lb) | 2,700 kg (5,952 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 s | 4.9 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.3 s | 3.2 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 221 km/h (137 mph) (estimated) | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 44 m | 43 m (estimated) |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 75% | 75% |
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