2012 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Ford Ecosport
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Ecosport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Ecosport 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 27 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ecosport. (143 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ecosport.
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. 2011 Ford Ecosport has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Ecosport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Subaru Forester | 2011 Ford Ecosport | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Forester | Ecosport |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 143 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4228 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1674 mm | 1679 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2490 mm |