2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 153 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
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2008 Subaru Forester | 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
Make | Subaru | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Forester | Brera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |