2011 Volkswagen CC 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 Volkswagen CC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen CC would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen CC (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 23 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen CC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen CC | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model | CC | Forester |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
