2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Audi A7
To start off, 2012 Audi A7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A7 (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A7 weights approximately 436 kg more than 2010 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, 2012 Audi A7 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester. 2012 Audi A7 has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Subaru Forester | 2012 Audi A7 | |
Make | Subaru | Audi |
Model | Forester | A7 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1674 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2913 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |