2012 Hyundai Sonata 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 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Sonata (198 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 94 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. 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 Hyundai Sonata (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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2012 Hyundai Sonata | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Sonata | Forester |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2794 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |