2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 453 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 2009 Honda Civic. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Forester | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Forester | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
