2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2007 Audi A3
To start off, both 2007 Subaru Forester and 2007 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A3 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A3 weights approximately 228 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 A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Forester | 2007 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Subaru | Audi |
| Model | Forester | A3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
