2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2013 Ford C-MAX is newer by 2 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 (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 71 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford C-MAX. 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 (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Subaru Forester | 2013 Ford C-MAX | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Forester | C-MAX |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4409 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 2085 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1623 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |