2009 Audi A5 vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A5 would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 674 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
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 A5 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A5 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A5 | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3197 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |