2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 286 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 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 (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| 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 | 150 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1684 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
