2012 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Fiat Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 218 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Fiat Ulysse (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Ulysse | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Ulysse | Forester |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2615 mm |
