Vauxhall Zafira VXR (2005 – 2010) vs Subaru Forester (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Vauxhall Zafira VXR is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 230 hp. The Subaru Forester is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 7.8 s. The Vauxhall Zafira VXR has the higher top speed: 232 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.0 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. The Subaru Forester is the lighter car, from 1,390 kg against 1,590 kg.
| Specification |
Vauxhall
Zafira VXR
2005 – 2010
|
Subaru
Forester
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2010 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 240 hp | 158 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 186 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 s | 6.0 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 188 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.0 L/100 km | 9.3 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,468 mm | 4,486 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,646 mm | 1,585 – 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,590 kg | 1,390 – 1,485 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.