2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic 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 (170 HP) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 64 L |