2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 403 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. 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 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Forester | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 262 HP |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
