2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (494 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 2009 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 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 694 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | Q7 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2605 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
