2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Forester 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 55 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Forester weights approximately 470 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 (225 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2006 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Forester | Yaris |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 141 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |