2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (345 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 684 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 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 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | Q7 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2244 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
