2009 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (211 HP) has 41 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 442 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 Audi A4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A4 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
