2010 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP) has 198 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 329 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Charger. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Charger | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Charger | Forester |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 368 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1853 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5083 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3048 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
