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| ×2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ×2019 Buick Encore Essence AWD | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$33,995 | CA$33,700 |
| Fees | CA$1,725 | CA$1,795 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$640/month | CA$634/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | - | 1,4 l I-4 |
| Power | - | 138 hp @ 4,900 rpm (103 kW) |
| Torque | - | 148 lb·ft @ 1,850 – 4,900 rpm (201 N·m) |
| Induction | - | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | - | Regular |
| Transmission | N/A | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV |
| Category | Compact SUV under $40,000 | Subcompact luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Ōta, JP | Bupyeong, KR |
| Generation | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | 9.9 L/100km |
| Highway | N/A | 8.1 L/100km |
| Combined | N/A | 9.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | - | 582 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 223 g/km | 214 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard | N/A |
| Smart key | N/A | standard |
| Lane departure warning | N/A | optional |
| Remote engine start | N/A | standard |
| GPS | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | N/A |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | N/A | standard |
| Premium audio system | N/A | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, short/long arm | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/55HR18 | P215/55R18 |
| Rear tires | P225/55HR18 | P215/55R18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | 4,276 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,796 mm (71″) | 1,781 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,735 mm (68″) | 1,657 mm (65″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm (104″) | 2,555 mm (101″) |
| Front track | 1,544 mm (61″) | 1,541 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,554 mm (61″) | 1,540 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,657 kg (3,653 lb) | 1,523 kg (3,358 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 892 l and 1,940 l | between 532 l and 1,371 l |
| Fuel tank | 60 l (13 gal) | 53 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg (1,499 lb) | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 s | 11.5 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.3 s | 8.8 s |
| Top speed | 221 km/h (137 mph) (estimated) | 195 km/h (121 mph) (estimated) |
| Braking distance | 44 m | 44 m |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 6 years/110,000 km |
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 75% | 68% |
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