2000 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sienna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,308 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota Sienna (301 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester. 2006 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2000 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2000 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Subaru Forester | 2006 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Forester | Sienna |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 301 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3040 mm |