Subaru Forester vs Audi Q5 Comparison

    Subaru Forester

    Audi Q5

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    2024 Subaru
    Forester
    vs
    2024 Audi
    Q5
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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 Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
    Based on the Audi Q5 55 TFSI e QUATTRO S LINE PHEV
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    48L - 63L
    322 to 466 km
    54L - 70L
    108 to 560 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    3 year - 5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $37,890 - $50,140
    $67,900 - $113,984
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    CarExpert's Take

    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
    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

    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

    The Audi Q5 is available with the following colour options:

    • Arkona White (NEW)
    • Brilliant Black
    • District Green metallic
    • Floret Silver metallic
    • Manhattan Grey metallic
    • Mythos Black metallic
    • Navarra Blue metallic
    • Glacier White metallic

    All metallic colour options cost $1531.

    The SQ5 and Q5 Sportback remove:

    • Brillant Black

    but adds:

    • Chronos Grey metallic
    • Ultra Blue metallic
    • Daytona Grey pearl effect

    All metallic colour options cost $1990 for Sportback models, however the SQ5 receives exterior paint free of charge.

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1995 - 24981968 - 1984
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L2.0L
    Induction
    FLAT 4DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    110kW - 136kW120kW - 270kW
    Power RPM
    5800 - 60003250 - 5000
    Torque
    196Nm - 239Nm370Nm - 500Nm
    Torque RPM
    4000 - 44001500 - 1750
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    12.1 - 12.59.6 - 15.5

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