2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i30 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Forester would be higher. 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 46 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i30. (124 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 260 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai i30. 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 (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i30.
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2011 Subaru Forester | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
Make | Subaru | Hyundai |
Model | Forester | i30 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 236 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1674 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |