2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, both 2006 Subaru Forester and 2006 Suzuki Aerio were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. (155 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Forester weights approximately 568 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. 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, 2006 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Subaru Forester | 2006 Suzuki Aerio | |
Make | Subaru | Suzuki |
Model | Forester | Aerio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |