2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (220 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A4 2005 Subaru Forester
Make Audi Subaru
Model A4 Forester
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 220 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 319 Nm
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 8.2:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1730 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 60 L


 

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