2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium vs. 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
To start off, both 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium and 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium (227 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium. (173 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium weights approximately 123 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium (320 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium. (225 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium | 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Forester | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 173 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
