2009 Audi R8 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 R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi R8 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 30 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.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | R8 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 311 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
