2005 Audi A6 vs. 2002 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Forester. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2002 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 Audi A6 (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2002 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A6 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
