2009 Audi Q5 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Audi Q5 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q5. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 555 kg more than 2009 Audi Q5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Q5 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (245 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
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2009 Audi Q5 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | Q5 | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |