2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2005 Suzuki Reno
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Reno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Reno would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Reno. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Reno.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Suzuki Reno. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (307 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Reno. (178 Nm). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Reno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Forester | 2005 Suzuki Reno | |
| Make | Subaru | Suzuki |
| Model | Forester | Reno |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
