2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 34 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester. 2012 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Forester |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1535 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
