2006 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,997 cc, 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (450 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Audi A8 (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A8 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5997 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
