Subaru Forester 2018 vs Audi Q5 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 99 HP less power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 174 NM less than Audi Q5. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.66 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 4 cm shorter than the Audi Q5, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1510 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage space. Subaru Forester has 45 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.9 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`223 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Forester scores higher in safety tests, but Audi Q5 is better rated in child safety tests. The Subaru Forester scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 29 800 | |
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