2011 Audi S5 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Audi S5 is newer by 1 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S5 weights approximately 226 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, 2011 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester. 2010 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi S5 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi S5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Audi S5 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | S5 | Forester |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 354 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4625 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |