2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Accent 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 452 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Accent. 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 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hyundai Accent 2008 Subaru Forester
Make Hyundai Subaru
Model Accent Forester
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1599 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 110 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1058 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4050 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.4 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.4 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 60 L


 

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