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 2,455 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 40 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 (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (186 Nm @ 3200 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 2455 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 163 HP
Torque 186 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.1 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.2 seconds 9.8 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 1335 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 60 L


 

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