2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 131 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
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 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Dakota | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
