2008 GMC Envoy vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 GMC Envoy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Envoy weights approximately 692 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Envoy (374 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2008 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Envoy | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Envoy | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1449 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
