2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 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 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 703 kg more than 2009 Audi A8.
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 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A8 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 11 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 | 930 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
