2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP) has 125 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 446 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Avalanche | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
