Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIvsSubaru Forester III 2.5 XT

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

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AUDI Q5 I (8R)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2008-2009
VS

Subaru Forester III

2.5 XT

230 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2007-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSISubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
211hp157kW
230hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
85.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
58.2s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
37.8s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
561km348mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,485mm177in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,653mm65in
1,590mm63in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,495mm59in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
540L
387L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSISubaru Forester III 2.5 XTPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI5,500 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm
SubaruForester III2.5 XT5,200 rpm2,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSISubaruForester III2.5 XT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.8 s
30.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
230 hp
172 kW

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT has 19 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI and Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
1,485 kg
3,274 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
222 km/h
138 mph
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI7.6 s
SubaruForester III2.5 XT6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT and AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI and Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT: 2.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
882 km
548 mi
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
561 km
348 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 mph
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
230 hp
172 kW
6.0 s
216 km/h
134 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
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
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.6 s
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
6.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSISubaruForester III2.5 XT
Power
211 hp
157 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
6.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in
Range score
882 km
548 mi
561 km
348 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 TFSISubaru Forester III 2.5 XT
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 322 km (200 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 153 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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