2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (163 HP) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Previa. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 265 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Previa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Previa (250 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (226 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester. 2006 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Previa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Subaru Forester | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Forester | Previa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 226 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |