2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 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 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 58 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Charger. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger. 2010 Dodge Charger 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. 2010 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Forester | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Subaru | Dodge |
| Model | Forester | Charger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
