2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2012 Dacia Logan is newer by 4 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 300 kg more than 2012 Dacia Logan.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dacia Logan. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan.
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2008 Subaru Forester | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Subaru | Dacia |
Model | Forester | Logan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |