2004 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (220 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
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, 2004 Audi A4 (310 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A4 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
