2012 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2013 Ford C-MAX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Subaru Forester would be higher. 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 31 more horse power than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (139 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 280 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford C-MAX. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford C-MAX.
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2012 Subaru Forester | 2013 Ford C-MAX | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Forester | C-MAX |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 236 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1754 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4409 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 2085 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1674 mm | 1621 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 2.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 2.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |