2001 Audi A6 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (216 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 30 kg more than 2001 Audi A6.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Audi A6. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A6 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
