2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1278 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
