2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic 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. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 105 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Subaru Forester | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Forester | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 30 L |