2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 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 2,772 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (207 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 315 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.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Audi A8 (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
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2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A8 | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2772 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |