2007 Audi RS4 vs. 2007 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2007 Audi RS4 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi RS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi RS4 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi RS4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi RS4 weights approximately 384 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.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 RS4 (431 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Audi RS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi RS4 2007 Subaru Forester
Make Audi Subaru
Model RS4 Forester
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 414 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 431 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 185 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.9 seconds 9.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1845 kg 1461 kg
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.9 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 60 L


 

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