2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Forester | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Forester | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 20.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
