2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1118 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
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2008 Subaru Forester | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Subaru | Chevrolet |
Model | Forester | Suburban |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 320 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2543 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 117 L |