2008 Mazda 5 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Mazda 5 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 5. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 Mazda 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 5. 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 (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 5. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 5 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | 5 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
