2009 Peugeot 307 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Peugeot 307 and 2009 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Peugeot 307. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Peugeot 307. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Peugeot 307. 2009 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2009 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2009 Peugeot 307 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Peugeot 307 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Peugeot | Subaru |
| Model | 307 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
