2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Fiesta | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
