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 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A4. 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, 2004 Audi A4 (300 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
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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 | 2981 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 230 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1524 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 | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |