2008 Hyundai i20 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai i20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai i20 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 314 kg more than 2008 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai i20. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai i20 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | i20 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1226 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2525 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
