2008 Peugeot 207 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Peugeot 207. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Peugeot 207 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 207 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Peugeot | Subaru |
| Model | 207 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 64 L |
