2008 Peugeot 207 vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,455 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 207 (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 207. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Peugeot 207 (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 207 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 207 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Peugeot 207 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Peugeot | Subaru |
Model | 207 | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |