2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2008 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 164 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.

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 Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 2008 Subaru Forester
Make Chevrolet Subaru
Model Tahoe Forester
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 0 HP
Torque 461 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 1425 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 60 L


 

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