2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Acura ILX
To start off, 2013 Acura ILX is newer by 3 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. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2013 Acura ILX. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura ILX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 194 kg more than 2013 Acura ILX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Acura ILX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura ILX. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura ILX.
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2010 Subaru Forester | 2013 Acura ILX | |
Make | Subaru | Acura |
Model | Forester | ILX |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1794 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1674 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.3 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |