2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Forester and 2011 Saab 03-Sep 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 Saab 03-Sep (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 10 kg more than 2011 Saab 03-Sep.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Saab 03-Sep. 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Saab 03-Sep. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Saab 03-Sep. 2011 Saab 03-Sep 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 Saab 03-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Forester | 2011 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Subaru | Saab |
| Model | Forester | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1540 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
