2009 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Nissan X-Trail 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan X-Trail | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | X-Trail | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
