2009 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 144 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Corolla | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
