2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Audi R8
To start off, 2010 Audi R8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi R8 weights approximately 245 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.
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, 2010 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Forester | 2010 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Subaru | Audi |
| Model | Forester | R8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
