2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 930 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. 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 Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
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2009 Audi Q7 | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | Q7 | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |