2004 Audi A4 vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (187 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A4 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
