2006 Chevrolet Aveo 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 Aveo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Aveo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 210 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Aveo | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Aveo | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2500 cc |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
