2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester.
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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover LR2. 2008 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | LR2 | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |