2009 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Audi A8 is newer by 1 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 5,998 cc, 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 570 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 A8 (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A8 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
