2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2010 Ford Galaxy 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 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. 2010 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 255 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 Ford Galaxy. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Galaxy.
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2008 Subaru Forester | 2010 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Forester | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |