2005 Dodge Stratus vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Stratus (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 97 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Stratus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (217 Nm). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Stratus | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Dodge | Subaru |
Model | Stratus | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2424 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |