2012 Audi A3 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2012 Audi A3 and 2012 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 Audi A3.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A3. 2012 Audi A3 has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Audi A3 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A3 | Forester |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1422 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |