2008 Hyundai Atos 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 Hyundai Atos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Atos would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 665 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Atos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Atos.
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2008 Hyundai Atos | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Atos | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |