Compare performance (300 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (24900 £ vs 34700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q2 or Subaru Forester?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Audi Q2 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24900 £ , while the Subaru Forester costs 34700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9848 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q2 manages with 4.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.10 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.
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 Q2 has a decisively edge – offering 300 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 164 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q2 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.20 s. That’s about 7.30 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q2 pulls clearly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 218 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi Q2 is noticeable lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1693 kg. The difference is around 363 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Subaru Forester offers noticeable more room – 508 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 103 L.
When it comes to payload, Audi Q2 hardly perceptible takes the win – 510 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.
Overall, the Audi Q2 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Audi Q2 packs Audi’s premium attitude into a compact, cheeky package that turns city streets into a runway for tasteful design and clever practicality. It’s an easy car to live with thanks to an upscale cabin, composed manners and sprightly handling, and while it won’t satisfy someone chasing sports-car thrills, it’s a smart, stylish pick for buyers who want substance with a wink.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
24900 - 43600 £
|
Price
34700 - 42200 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 8.1 L
|
Consumption L/100km
8.10 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
127 - 183 g/km
|
co2
183 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1330 - 1610 kg
|
Curb weight
1693 - 1739 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
355 - 405 L
|
Trunk capacity
508 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
4670 mm
|
|
Width
1794 - 1802 mm
|
Width
1830 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
1730 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
1679 - 1731 L
|
|
Payload
450 - 510 kg
|
Payload
446 - 492 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
|
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
Transmission Detail
CVT
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
116 - 300 HP
|
Power HP
136 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 10.5 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.20 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
188 km/h
|
|
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
|
Torque
182 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
|
Power kW
85 - 221 kW
|
Power kW
100 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1995 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2025
|
Model Year
2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
|
|
Brand
Audi
|
Brand
Subaru
|
The Audi Q2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.