Audi Q5 vs Subaru Forester – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

Subaru Forester has a visibly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34700 £, while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £. That’s a price difference of around 10123 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.10 L. The difference is about 5.60 L per 100 km.

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 Q5 has a strongly 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 Q5 is significantly 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 Q5 performs noticeably 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: the Audi Q5 pulls strongly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 368 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Subaru Forester is a bit lighter – 1693 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 217 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q5 offers minimal more room – 520 L compared to 508 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Subaru Forester performs a bit better – up to 1731 L, which is about 258 L more than the Audi Q5.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 slightly takes the win – 565 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

All in all, the Audi Q5 shows itself to be outperforms the competitor in nearly every area and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.