2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 52 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. 2007 Volkswagen Touran has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Forester | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Forester | Touran |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1674 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
