2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 2 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 300 kg more 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Subaru Forester | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Forester | Hilux |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |