2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,769 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 47 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model | Passat | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1587 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
