The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 35,000

€ 60,600

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Forester 2.0ie is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi SQ5 TDI.
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Audi SQ5 TDI
68.1
71.5
81.3
65.1
74
82.2
71.5 in
Width
74 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
68.1 in
Height
65.1 in
105.1
182.1
110.5
182.2
182.1 in
Length
182.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
110.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Audi SQ5 TDI
3651 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb

Weight Difference:
615 lb
14.42 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Audi SQ5 TDI
S5
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Audi SQ5 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
FB20
Engine Code
CGQB, CVUC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
148 hp
309 hp
Audi SQ5 TDI
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
143 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi SQ5 TDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Audi SQ5 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0ie
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
24.67 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Audi SQ5 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
35 mpg
35 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
445 mi
Range
685 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
445 mi
685 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
139.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
127 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Audi SQ5 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft