2008 Kia Opirus vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Kia Opirus 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Opirus weights approximately 472 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Opirus. 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 (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Opirus. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Opirus | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Opirus | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1897 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |