2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, 2012 Audi S4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP) has 163 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester.
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 S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Forester | 2012 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Subaru | Audi |
| Model | Forester | S4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 333 HP |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
