2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Audi A6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A6 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A6 | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |