2012 Nissan Leaf vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Leaf 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Leaf. 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.
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2012 Nissan Leaf | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Leaf | Forester |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Single Speed | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4445 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1549 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 2.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 2.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |