2005 Daewoo Lacetti vs. 2008 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daewoo Lacetti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daewoo Lacetti would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti.

Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti. 2008 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2005 Daewoo Lacetti has manual transmission. 2005 Daewoo Lacetti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2005 Daewoo Lacetti 2008 Subaru Forester
Make Daewoo Subaru
Model Lacetti Forester
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1399 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 0 HP
Torque 130 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 170 km/hour 205 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.6 seconds 6.9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1035 kg 1425 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 60 L