2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited vs. 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
To start off, both 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited and 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited and 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 170 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited weights approximately 27 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 236 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited | 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Forester | Forester |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
