2012 Hyundai ix35 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai ix35 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (133 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 97 kg more than 2012 Hyundai ix35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai ix35. 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 (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix35. 2012 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai ix35 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai ix35 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.
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2012 Hyundai ix35 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | ix35 | Forester |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 164 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1427 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2616 mm |