2003 Seat Arosa vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (156 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2003 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 530 kg more than 2003 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Seat Arosa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Arosa | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Arosa | Forester |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
