2011 GMC Terrain vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 GMC Terrain 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. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Terrain (182 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Terrain weights approximately 263 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 2011 GMC Terrain. 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 (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Terrain | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Terrain | Forester |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
