2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2011 Lancia Voyager 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 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 685 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lancia Voyager. 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, 2011 Lancia Voyager (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Forester | 2011 Lancia Voyager | |
| Make | Subaru | Lancia |
| Model | Forester | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 283 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
