2007 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 and 2007 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (156 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Audi A4 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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2007 Audi A4 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A4 | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |