2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 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), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 150 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
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2009 Subaru Forester | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Forester | Jetta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4644 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1674 mm | 1482 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |