Audi Q5 2012 vs Subaru Forester 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi Q5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Forester) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q5 engine produces 95 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 382 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q5 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Audi Q5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi Q5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A7 | Used also on Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi Q5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.74 m | |
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Audi Q5 is larger, but lower. Audi Q5 is 2 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 10 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q5 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 1 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Audi Q5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`470 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 11 000 | |
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