2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2008 Subaru Forester and 2008 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V50. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V50 weights approximately 113 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 Volvo V50. 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 Volvo V50 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (245 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
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2008 Subaru Forester | 2008 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Forester | V50 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |