2012 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 157 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTI.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen GTI | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model | GTI | Forester |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4213 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
