2005 Hyundai XG 350 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai XG 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai XG 350 would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai XG 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai XG 350 (194 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai XG 350 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai XG 350 weights approximately 276 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai XG 350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2005 Hyundai XG 350 (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai XG 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
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2005 Hyundai XG 350 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | XG 350 | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 297 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |