2008 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A4 would be higher. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Audi A4.
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, 2008 Audi A4 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A4 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A4 | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |