2008 Subaru Forester 2.0 X Comfort vs. 2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
To start off, both 2008 Subaru Forester 2.0 X Comfort and 2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester 2.0 X Comfort. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester 2.0 X Comfort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited weights approximately 198 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester 2.0 X Comfort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester 2.0 X Comfort. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester 2.0 X Comfort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Forester 2.0 X Comfort | 2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Forester | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
