Which all-wheel drive is best for efficiency?

I am torn between a 2004 Subaru Forester X AWD 2.5 and a 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD 2.5. I want to know which is more fuel efficient; a constant AWD like the Subaru or a car which the driver can alternate between two-wheel and four-wheel drive?

Asked on 29 March 2016 by Chazdadka

Answered by Honest John

Both os these are fairly juicy due to being 2.5 litre fours. Real MPG shows 27.8 for the X-Trail 2.5 and 26mpg for the Forester 2.5. www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg/subaru/forester-2002

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