2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Ford Ka
To start off, 2011 Ford Ka is newer by 3 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 504 kg more than 2011 Ford Ka.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Ka. 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Subaru Forester | 2011 Ford Ka | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Forester | Ka |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |