2003 BMW 325 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 325 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
