2009 Audi A6 vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A6 would be higher. At 3,121 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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2009 Audi A6 | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A6 | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3121 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |