2008 Opel Astra vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Opel Astra 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 87 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra. 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 Opel Astra. 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 Opel Astra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (245 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Astra | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Astra | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
