2007 BMW 328 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 328 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 328 | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |