The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 32,800

€ 68,200

€ 32,800
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 2.5X is 3.3 inches shorter, 5.2 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi SQ5 TDI plus.
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
66.9
70.1
78.9
63.9
75.2
82.2
70.1 in
Width
75.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
66.9 in
Height
63.9 in
103
179.5
110.7
182.8
179.5 in
Length
182.8 in
103 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
No data
Curb Weight
4575 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
No data
No data

General
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
SH
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)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
EJ25
Engine Code
DEHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4100 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
169 hp
335 hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
173 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.5X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
0 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
25 mpg
36 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
388 mi
Range
706 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
388 mi
706 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Environmental Impact
181.9 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 2.5X
181.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
No data
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









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