2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz 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 377 kg more than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Jazz. 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) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (110 Nm). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz. 2008 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Subaru Forester | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Forester | Jazz |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1245 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 77 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 110 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |