Audi A3 2024 vs Subaru Forester 2024

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Audi A3
2024 -
Subaru Forester
2024 -
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticAutomatic
Audi A3 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Subaru Forester is available only with automatic gearbox.
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A3 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Subaru Forester can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid)2.0 - 2.5 (petrol)
Both cars are available with petrol engines.

Performance

Power: 150 - 204 HP136 - 180 HP
Torque: 250 - 360 NM182 - 241 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.4 - 8.8 seconds12.2 seconds
In general, Audi A3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Forester. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 0.4 - 7.36.7 - 8.1
Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Subaru Forester.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.35 m4.66 m
Width: 1.82 m1.83 m
Height: 1.47 m1.73 m
Audi A3 is smaller.
Audi A3 is 30 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 26 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 380 litres779 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1200 litres2107 litres
Subaru Forester has more luggage space.
Audi A3 has 399 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 907 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester.
Gross weight: ~ 1`953 kg~ 1`870 kg
Net weight:~ 1`438 kg~ 1`681 kg
Load capacity:~ 515 kg~ 189 kg
Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 63 procentiem more than Subaru Forester. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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Average price (€): no data31 000
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • both manual and automatic
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol, diesel and hybrid engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
Subaru Forester has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
  • roomier boot
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