2005 Audi A6 vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Audi A6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 113 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester.
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 Audi A6 (225 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A6 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
