2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 32 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. 2006 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Honda Ridgeline | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Ridgeline | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |