2008 Subaru Impreza vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Impreza | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
Torque | 184 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1470 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |