2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. 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 A6. 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 A6 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A6 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
