2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 185 kg more than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (340 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | Giulietta | Forester |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1742 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1798 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
