2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 44 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
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2009 Nissan Quest | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Quest | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |