2012 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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. Both 2012 Volkswagen Golf and 2012 Subaru Forester 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 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model | Golf | Forester |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1346 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4199 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
