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Audi A5 Avant vs Subaru Forester - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 34700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Subaru Forester?

Audi A5 Avant

Subaru Forester

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

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Subaru Forester has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34700 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 40200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5452 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.10 L. The difference is about 6 L per 100 km.

Forester

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant has a clearly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 231 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.20 s. That’s about 7.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Avant performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Subaru Forester tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Avant pulls convincingly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 368 Nm difference.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Subaru Forester offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Subaru Forester is slight lighter – 1693 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 92 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Subaru Forester offers minimal more room – 508 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Subaru Forester performs a bit better – up to 1731 L, which is about 307 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Avant slight takes the win – 535 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A5 Avant proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A5 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £40,200
A5 Avant

Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 104 - 108 km
Audi A5 Avant
Subaru Forester

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Subaru Forester

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The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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Audi A5 Avant
Subaru Forester

Costs and Consumption

Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
34700 - 42200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
8.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1693 - 1739 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
508 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4670 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1730 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1679 - 1731 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
446 - 492 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.20 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1995 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.