2009 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 493 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 199 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |