2013 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
To start off, both 2013 Subaru Forester and 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 170 kg more than 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. 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 (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek has automatic transmission and 2013 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2013 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2013 Subaru Forester | 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Forester | XV Crosstrek |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | electric | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Electric Hybrid | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2006 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2615 mm | 2635 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
