2009 Hyundai i10 vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai i10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai i10 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i10. (66 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 569 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai i10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i10. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i10.
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2009 Hyundai i10 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | i10 | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |