2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Forester would be higher. Both 2010 Subaru Forester and 2011 Subaru Forester are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 45 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Forester | Forester |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
