2008 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 111 kg more than 2005 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 Nissan X-Trail (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan X-Trail | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | X-Trail | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2183 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
