2005 Toyota Avensis vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 31 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Toyota Avensis (290 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
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2005 Toyota Avensis | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Toyota | Subaru |
Model | Avensis | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |