The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 39,900

€ 68,200

€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Forester 2.0XT is 1.9 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Audi SQ5 TDI plus.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
68.3
70.7
80.7
63.9
75.2
82.2
70.7 in
Width
75.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
68.3 in
Height
63.9 in
103.9
180.9
110.7
182.8
180.9 in
Length
182.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
3721 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
853 lb
18.65 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
SJ
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 2.0XT
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
FA20
Engine Code
DEHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4100 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
335 hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
▶ REPLAY
15.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.7 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
36 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
439 mi
Range
706 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
706 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
135.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









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