2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Renault Twingo

To start off, 2009 Renault Twingo 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 (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2009 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 575 kg more than 2009 Renault Twingo. 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 Renault Twingo. 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 (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Twingo. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Twingo 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 2009 Renault Twingo
Make Subaru Renault
Model Forester Twingo
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2457 cc 1147 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 227 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 93 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 69 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 76.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.4:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 210 km/hour 151 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.5 seconds 13.4 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 895 kg
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 40 L