2005 Audi A4 vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (100 HP @ 1900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A4 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
