Subaru Forester 2016 vs Audi Q5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Forester) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi Q5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 95 HP less power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 382 NM less than Audi Q5. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 860 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: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 15 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Used also on Audi A7 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.61 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.66 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 2 cm shorter than the Audi Q5, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1 metres less than that of the Audi Q5, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 14 200 | |
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