2000 Volkswagen Hac vs. 2011 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Hac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Hac would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. (149 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 143 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2000 Volkswagen Hac (310 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen Hac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester. 2000 Volkswagen Hac has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Volkswagen Hac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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