2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 815 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
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 Q7 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | Q7 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 6.9 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 | 2240 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
