2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Volvo C70
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo C70 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 Volvo C70 weights approximately 233 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 Volvo C70. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo C70. (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo C70. 2008 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2006 Volvo C70 has manual transmission. 2006 Volvo C70 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 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Forester | C70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1658 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |