2009 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Kalos would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 480 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos.
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2009 Chevrolet Kalos | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Kalos | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |