2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 3 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (248 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 27 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester. 2009 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Subaru Forester | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Forester | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |