2009 Honda Element vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 39 kg more than 2009 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element. 2009 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2013 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2013 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Element | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Element | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |