2009 BMW 118 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 1 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2010 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 118 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
