Car comparison

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V TurbovsAUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru Forester II

2.5 i 16V Turbo

211 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2005-2008
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Power
211hp157kW
211hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
67.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
85.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
37.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,585mm62in
1,653mm65in
Wheelbase
2,525mm99in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,495mm59in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,613mm64in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
406L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V TurboAUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo5,600 rpm3,600 rpm5,850 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI5,500 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
37.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
1,710 kg
3,770 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
226 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo6.3 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo and AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
226 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 in
Range score
-
882 km
548 mi
Trunk score
406 L
14.3 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 134 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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