2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Highlander. 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, 2008 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Subaru Forester | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Forester | Highlander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |