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Audi A4 Limousine vs Subaru Forester comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Subaru Forester?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Subaru Forester: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Subaru Forester

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • barely more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Subaru Forester is barely cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Audi A4 Limousine costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Forester

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Limousine offers substantially more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Limousine delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 218 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is marginally lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,693 kg. The difference is around 148 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Forester offers barely more boot space – 508 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries marginally more – 540 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Limousine is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £35,800
A4 Limousine

Audi A4 Limousine

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
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Audi A4 Limousine

The Audi A4 is a polished, grown-up sedan that blends restraint with a subtle dose of sportiness, making it an easy choice for commuters and company car buyers alike. Inside it's all refined materials and sensible design, while the driving experience balances comfort and composure — clever, competent and quietly smug in the best possible way.

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Dirk
8 Dec 2025, 17:00:06

It's indeed much more expensive, but it drives brilliantly. I have the automatic — fantastic. It's a bit noisy for such an expensive car, and servicing at a Subaru dealer isn't cheap. It's certainly not economical.

On the other hand, very little breaks and it will never leave you stranded. And that space... 500 litres more is really about a 40% increase.

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Audi A4 Limousine
Subaru Forester

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
508 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
446 - 492 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the Audi A4 Limousine?

The Audi A4 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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