2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 293 kg more than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Fusion | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |