2007 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A4 would be higher. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A4 weights approximately 340 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.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A4 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A4 | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.3 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |