2023 Audi Q5 vs 2024 Subaru Forester Comparison

    Audi Q5

    Subaru Forester

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    2023 Audi
    Q5
    vs
    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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    7.9
    7.9
    0.0
    Based on the Audi Q5 55 TFSI e QUATTRO S LINE PHEV
    Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    54L - 70L
    108 to 560 km
    48L - 63L
    322 to 466 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Assistant Production Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • A bit of a sleeper
    • Excellent ride quality, driving dynamics
    • Exudes understated luxury
    Misses
    • Expensive compared to the 45 TFSI
    • Some strange spec omissions
    • Wish there was a touch more EV range
    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

    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

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDIDIRECT FUEL INJ
    Size (cc)
    1968 - 19841995 - 2498
    Size (L)
    2.0L2.5L, 2.0L
    Induction
    TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4FLAT 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    120kW - 270kW110kW - 136kW
    Power RPM
    3250 - 50005800 - 6000
    Torque
    370Nm - 500Nm196Nm - 239Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 17504000 - 4400
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.6 - 15.512.1 - 12.5

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