2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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2009 Honda Odyssey | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Odyssey | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | 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 | 244 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |