Subaru Forester 2011 vs Audi Q5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Subaru Forester) 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 (Audi Q5) 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: | 147 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 64 HP less power than Audi Q5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi Q5 2008 2.0 engine: This engine offers a good balance of power and fuel efficiency but is highly demanding in terms of service quality. One of its most notable issues is excessive oil consumption. While the manufacturer addressed this ... More about Audi Q5 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.65 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 7 cm shorter than the Audi Q5, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 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 90 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.4 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`050 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Forester scores higher in safety tests, but Audi Q5 is better rated in child safety tests. The Subaru Forester scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 5400 | 10 200 | |
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