2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 5 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 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 110 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. 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 2010 Volkswagen Golf. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
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2005 Subaru Forester | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Forester | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |