2008 Peugeot 407 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Peugeot 407 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 407. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 407. 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 Peugeot 407 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Peugeot 407 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Peugeot | Subaru |
Model | 407 | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |