2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Outback Sport would be higher. Both 2011 Subaru Forester and 2010 Subaru Outback Sport are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 170 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 114 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. 2011 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Outback Sport has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Outback Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Subaru Forester | 2010 Subaru Outback Sport | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Forester | Outback Sport |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 236 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |