Anyone wish to compare this engine tot he 2.5L boxer?  Obviously one is a GTDI and the 2.5 is an N/A engine but, how's the maintenance and longevity on the smaller boxer? 

 

I'm not concerned about GTDI as I have an Ecoboost F-150 with amazing results.  Is the fuel economy disappointing or are there some inherent repair concerns? 

 

Truth be told, i don't need a turbo engine but the ecoboost has been invigorating to say the least. 

 

Thank you for any input. 

Cars101.com is  good resource: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/forester/forester2014.html#specs

 

2014 was the first year for the 2.0XT, so not going to have the history of the 2.5, although it's still a youngun' compared to the EJ-series it replaced.

 

I know the NA 2.5 is one of CR's top-rated SUV's for MPG:

CR Overall 26 mpg

City 18 / Hwy 35 mpg

 

The XT's  CVT gets 23 City/28 Hwy/25 Overall from Cars101.com, (which sounds a bit optimistic?). C/D got 22 overall.

 

Same engine is used in the 2015+ WRX, so may be worth a stroll thru the NASIOC.com website.

Edited October 4, 20169 yr by wtdash

I've had my ecoboost long enough to know that gas turbos are savage performers but the MPG's may very lack from what the manufacturer states. Mine has been close, many are not.