2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 127 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. 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 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. 2008 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Subaru Forester | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Forester | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 105 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1552 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |