2006 Audi A8 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 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 3,697 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2010 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 (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A8 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A8 | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3697 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |