2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis

To start off, both 2007 Subaru Forester and 2007 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 217 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avensis. 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 (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avensis.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Subaru Forester 2007 Toyota Avensis
Make Subaru Toyota
Model Forester Avensis
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
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 225 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 306 Nm 196 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74.9 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 221 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6 seconds 9.1 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1633 kg 1416 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 60 L


 

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