2009 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler Sebring and 2009 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Sebring (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Sebring should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler Sebring. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Sebring. (166 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Sebring | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | Sebring | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
