2004 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,657 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. 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, 2004 Hyundai Sonata (255 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Sonata | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Sonata | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2657 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
