2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Subaru Forester and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 305 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (195 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Forester | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
