2012 Lexus CT vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Lexus CT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Lexus CT. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus CT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 123 kg more than 2012 Lexus CT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus CT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus CT. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus CT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus CT | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Lexus | Subaru |
| Model | CT | Forester |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1427 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4321 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
