2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 243 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Rexton | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | SsangYong | Subaru |
| Model | Rexton | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1851 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
