2008 Volvo V50 vs. 2002 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Volvo V50 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V50 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Forester. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V50 weights approximately 77 kg more than 2002 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo V50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Volvo V50 (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volvo V50 | 2002 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Volvo | Subaru |
| Model | V50 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2435 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
