2004 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (265 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, both vehicles can yield 350 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A6 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
