Subaru Forester 2013 vs Audi Q5 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 98 HP less power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Audi Q5. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 17 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | 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: | 4.60 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 3 cm shorter than the Audi Q5, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage space. Subaru Forester has 35 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. | |||
| 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`080 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Forester has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 14 600 | |
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