2008 Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 443 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Focus | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |