2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Veracruz 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Veracruz weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. 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 Hyundai Veracruz. 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, 2012 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 2012 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
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2005 Subaru Forester | 2012 Hyundai Veracruz | |
Make | Subaru | Hyundai |
Model | Forester | Veracruz |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 348 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1946 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1806 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2804 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |