2005 Dodge Stratus vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Stratus (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 96 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Stratus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (278 Nm). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Stratus | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Stratus | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
