2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 293 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda HR-V | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | HR-V | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1781 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |