2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 3 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A3 (197 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 64 kg more than 2013 Audi A3.
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, 2013 Audi A3 (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Forester | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Subaru | Audi |
| Model | Forester | A3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
