2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Toyota Avensis 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2006 Toyota Avensis (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
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2005 Subaru Forester | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Forester | Avensis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |