2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 224 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.

Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 125. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 125 2009 Subaru Forester
Make BMW Subaru
Model 125 Forester
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 215 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 245 km/hour 187 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.4 seconds 10.3 seconds
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4559 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1781 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2616 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.1 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 64 L


 

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