2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 198 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.
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, 2009 Subaru Forester (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Forester | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11 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 | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |