2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Forester | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
