2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2008 Toyota RunX 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 234 kg more than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota RunX. 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 (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota RunX has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota RunX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Subaru Forester | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Forester | RunX |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |