2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 390 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.
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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
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2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A4 | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |