2011 Holden Cruze vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Holden Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Holden Cruze would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (224 HP) has 114 more horse power than 2011 Holden Cruze. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Cruze.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Holden Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (306 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Cruze. (153 Nm). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Cruze. 2012 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2011 Holden Cruze has manual transmission. 2011 Holden Cruze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Holden Cruze | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Holden | Subaru |
Model | Cruze | Forester |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 306 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1477 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2616 mm |