2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XF 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XF (503 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XF weights approximately 325 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Jaguar XF (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Forester | 2013 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Subaru | Jaguar |
| Model | Forester | XF |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1674 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2909 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.2 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
