2008 Pontiac G5 vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Pontiac G5 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac G5. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac G5.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pontiac G5. 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (307 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac G5. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac G5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Pontiac G5 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
Model | G5 | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |