GAC GS8 HEV vs Subaru Forester
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the GAC GS8 HEV and the Subaru Forester as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: GAC International Philippines, Inc. and Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: GAC Philippines, via gacgroup.com.
GAC GS8 HEV
HEV variant
- SRP
- ₱2,488,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱43,296
Photo: Motor Image Pilipinas (Subaru Philippines), via subaru.asia.
Subaru Forester
2.5 i-S e-BOXER Hybrid variant
- SRP
- ₱2,498,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱43,470
How they differ
- The GAC GS8 HEV is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱2,488,000, which is ₱10,000 (0%) below the Subaru Forester at ₱2,498,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the GS8 HEV is estimated at ₱43,296 a month against ₱43,470 for the Forester, a difference of ₱174 a month.
- The GS8 HEV makes more power (190.4 PS against 164 PS for the Forester).
- The GS8 HEV has more torque (320 Nm against 209 Nm for the Forester).
- The Forester has the larger engine (2,498 cc against 1,991 cc for the GS8 HEV).
- The GS8 HEV is the longer vehicle (5,015 mm against 4,655 mm for the Forester).
- The GS8 HEV seats 7, the Forester seats 5.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | GAC GS8 HEVHEV, ₱2,488,000 | Subaru Forester2.5 i-S e-BOXER Hybrid, ₱2,498,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline hybrid (THS) | 2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve direct-injection petrol + e-BOXER hybrid system |
| Displacement (differs) | 1991 cc | 2498 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 190.4 PS | 164 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 5000 rpm | 5600 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 320 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 1,500-4,000 | 3,600-4,800 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Direct fuel injection |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 16.9 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro V | n/a |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery type (differs) | Nickel-metal hydride | Lithium-ion (259 V, 4.3 Ah) |
| Motor power (differs) | 134 kW | 90 kW |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | e-CVT | Lineartronic CVT with manual mode and paddle shifters |
| Drivetrain (differs) | AWD (front motor plus 40 kW rear motor) | Symmetrical AWD (electronically controlled AWD coupling) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 5015 mm | 4655 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 220 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 1760 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | n/a | 5.4 m |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 58 L | 63 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | n/a | 1655 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Multi-link | Double wishbone |
| Front brake (differs) | n/a | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | n/a | Ventilated disc |
| Tyres (differs) | 255/50R20 | 235/50R19 |
| Wheels (differs) | 20" alloy | 19" machined aluminium alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | 4-wheel ABS with brake assist |
| Airbags (differs) | 7 | 8 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, integrated cruise assist, AEB, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, front and rear parking sensors, 540-degree surround view, dashcam | EyeSight 4.0: Pre-Collision Braking, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centring, Lane Departure Prevention, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, High Beam Assist, Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection, Reverse Automatic Braking, Multi View Monitor, Driver Monitoring System, Emergency Driving Stop System |
| Stability control (differs) | ESP with hydraulic brake assist, hill-hold and hill-descent control | Vehicle Dynamics Control with Active Torque Vectoring and towing stability control |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 14.6" touchscreen, Alpine sound system | 11.6" Full HD display, Harman/Kardon premium audio with 10 speakers, subwoofer and 8-channel amplifier |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless charger | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, wireless charger |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 12.3" LCD with head-up display | Dual gauges with 4.2" full-colour LCD |
| Headlight (differs) | LED with auto headlights and high beam assist | LED with auto-leveller and Steering Responsive Headlights |
| Keyless system (differs) | Passive entry and push-button start | Keyless access with push-button start |
| Other features (differs) | Panoramic sunroof, power tailgate, tri-zone climate, heated and ventilated front seats with massage, heated second-row seats, power-folding third row | Leather seats, 10-way power driver's seat with memory, 8-way power passenger seat, power sunroof, hands-free power rear gate, dual-zone climate control, dual-function X-MODE with hill descent control, EV drive mode |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 150,000 km basic; 8 years or 150,000 km on power battery, drive motor and motor control unit | 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.