Subaru Forester vs Audi SQ5 Comparison

    Subaru Forester

    Audi SQ5

    2024 Subaru
    Forester
    vs
    2024 Audi
    SQ5
    Select Variants...

    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
    0.0
    7.9
    NA
    0.0
    Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
    Based on the Audi SQ5
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    48L - 63L
    322 to 466 km
    65L - 70L
    455 to 644 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    3 year - 5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $38,690 - $50,140
    $110,875 - $124,315
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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
    NA

    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

    NA
    • Black Style Pack (+$1,300)
    • Exclusive Paint (+$5,000)
    • Inlays - Black (+$520)
    • Inlays - Carbon (+$1,200)
    • Quattro Sport Differential (+$2,990)

    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
    DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO DIR/INDIR INJ, TURBO CDI
    Size (cc)
    1995 - 24982967 - 2995
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L3.0L
    Induction
    FLAT 4TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 6
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1624
    Power
    110kW - 136kW251kW - 260kW
    Power RPM
    5800 - 60003800 - 5400
    Torque
    196Nm - 239Nm500Nm - 700Nm
    Torque RPM
    4000 - 44001370 - 1750
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    12.1 - 12.511.2 - 15.5

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