18 reasons why Subaru Forester is better than TLC 200

It is more fun with four wheels.

Rizal Philippines
May 26, 2017

1.  Cheaper by P3,000,000
2.  Lighter
3.  Better fuel economy  (29 mpg vs only 18 for TLC)
4.  Better off road performance
5.  Fastest at 0 to 100 kph (only 6.8 seconds) vs. more than 10 secs for TLC

TLC would be better in terms of representation, luxury, towing capacity (8,100 lbs) torque  650 nM and hp  -  386 but that means more fuel consumption

What is Better Subaru Forester or Toyota Land Cruiser V8 200?

Exterior

18 reasons to buy Subaru Forester

Engine and transmission
More cylinders	8 vs 4	4 more cylinders. The more cylinders = the less vibration and the engine runs more smoothly.
Better compression	16.8 vs 16.3	3% or 0.5 . The greater degree of compression = the less fuel need to produce the same power.
Piston stroke longer	96 mm vs 86 mm	10% or 10 mm. The longer stroke = lower fuel consumption and fewer emissions.
More engine power	286 bhp vs 147 bhp 210 kw. vs 108 kw.	49% or 139 bhp. More power of car = more top speed.
More torque	650 nM vs 350 nM	46% or 300 nM. More torque = faster acceleration.
Performance
Faster acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	8.2 sec. vs 10.4 sec.	2.2 sec.
More top speed	130 mph vs 116 mph	14 mph
Fuel consumption
Less fuel consumption (Combined cycle)	27.7 mpg vs 44.78 mpg	62% or 17.08 mpg
Less fuel consumption (Highway)	31.01 mpg vs 48.66 mpg	57% or 17.65 mpg
Less fuel consumption (City)	23.51 mpg vs 39.2 mpg	67% or 15.69 mpg

Weight and capacity
More capacity of fuel tank	93 liters vs 64 liters	31% or 29 liters
More maximum allowable weight	3300 kg vs 2050 kg	38% or 1250 kg
More maximum bearing capacity	685 kg vs 510 kg	26% or 175 kg
More maximum towing weight with brakes	3500 kg vs 2000 kg	43% or 1500 kg
More maximum roof load	200 kg vs 80 kg	60% or 120 kg
Warranty
More standard warranty - Mileage	99441 miles vs 62150 miles	38% or 37291 miles
More standard warranty - Years	5 years vs 3 years	40% or 2 years
Other specs
More seats	7 vs 5	2

4 reasons to buy Toyota Land Cruiser V8 200

Engine and transmission
More valves per cylinder	4 vs 0.5	3.5 more valves per cylinder. The more valves = the better combustion of the fuel.
Emissions
Less CO2 emissions	104 g/mile vs 168 g/mile	62% or 64 g/mile
Less noise level	70.3 dB vs 71 dB	1% or 0.7 dB
Other specs
Less weight	1540 kg vs 2615 kg	70% or 1075 kg Weight of the vehicle affects: fuel consumption, acceleration dynamic, braking distance, etc.

Neutral reasons Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Land Cruiser V8 200

Engine and transmission
Engine capacity	4461 cm3 vs 1998 cm3	55% or 2463 cm3 more
Cylinders location	V8 vs Horizontally
Camshaft	DOHC vs DOHC
Fuel supply	COMMON RAIL vs COMMON RAIL
Turbocharging	Yes vs Yes
Dimensions
Length	4950 mm vs 4560 mm	8% or 390 mm shorter
Width	1970 mm vs 1780 mm	10% or 190 mm wider
Height	1865 mm vs 1675 mm	10% or 190 mm higher
Wheels and tires
Wheelbase	2850 mm vs 2615 mm	8% or 235 mm more
Front tires size	285/50 R20 vs 215/65 R16
Rear tires size	285/50 R20 vs 215/65 R16
Spare wheel	285/50 R20 vs 215/65 R16
Type of wheels	20" alloy wheels vs 16" alloy wheels