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2023 Audi Q5 35 TDI review
The Audi Q5 35 TDI might not be as flashy as the variants sitting above it in the range, but it still has something to offer.
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Scott Collie
2022 Audi Q5 vs 2024 Subaru Forester Comparison
Audi Q5
Subaru Forester
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2022 Audi
Q5
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2024 Subaru
Forester
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Audi Q5 35 TDI MHEV
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 70L
312 to 560 km
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$77,700 - $86,300
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Represents solid value alongside broader range
- Efficient in the real world
- Finally gets digital dash for MY23
Misses
- Front-wheel drive only
- Adaptive cruise buried in a package
- Not as efficient as claim in the real world
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quality, premium-leaning interior
- Sportier handling
- STI appears again...
Misses
- ...like this?
- Hardly a special edition
- Dreary CVT
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Climate Front Cup Holder (+$390)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,990)
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Colours Available
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1968 - 2967 | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW - 210kW | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5000 | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 370Nm - 620Nm | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 16 | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
