2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2006 Subaru Baja is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,458 cc, 2006 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Baja (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2005 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 Baja (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2006 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Forester | Baja |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
