2005 Kia Retona vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Retona would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 237 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Retona | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Retona | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |