2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (166 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ridgeline (335 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Ridgeline | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 166 HP |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
