2012 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Accent 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 (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Accent. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 448 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Accent. 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 (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Accent. 2011 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Subaru Forester | 2011 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Subaru | Hyundai |
Model | Forester | Accent |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1102 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4115 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1699 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1674 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 43 L |