2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Forester and 2011 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 BMW 120 (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester. 2011 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Subaru Forester | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | Forester | 120 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 236 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |