2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 273 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 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 (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1127 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
