2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 372 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Equinox (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
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2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Equinox | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |