2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2012 Ford Fiesta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (120 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 301 kg more than 2012 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fiesta.
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2005 Subaru Forester | 2012 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Forester | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1169 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4409 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1697 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2489 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |