2007 Volvo V50 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 61 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50.
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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo V50 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Volvo | Subaru |
| Model | V50 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2519 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1479 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
