2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X vs. 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring
To start off, both 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X and 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X and 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring weights approximately 90 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X | 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Forester | Forester |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | electric | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Electric Hybrid | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2006 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2615 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
