2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2011 Ford Fusion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Ford Fusion. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Fusion weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Fusion. 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 (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Fusion. 2009 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Forester | 2011 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Forester | Fusion |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |