2012 BMW X6 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2012 BMW X6 and 2012 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (304 HP) has 134 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 661 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
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2012 BMW X6 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | X6 | Forester |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 600 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2185 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1983 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |