2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 232 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 344 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 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 | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |