2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,188 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 744 kg more 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Forester | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Forester | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
