2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Eos 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 3,188 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Eos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Eos (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 302 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. 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 2008 Volkswagen Eos. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Eos (319 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester. 2008 Volkswagen Eos has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Eos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Subaru Forester | 2008 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Forester | Eos |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |