2010 Volkswagen CC vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen CC is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 362 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen CC | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
Model | CC | Forester |
Year Released | 2010 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |