Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A6 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 103.0 in | 11.7 in |
Length | 193.9 in | 179.5 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 70.1 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 65.9 in | -8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 3440 lb. | 605 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 41.6 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 56.1 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.6 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.0 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.1 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.1 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -54.2 ft3 |
2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very supportive seats, nice leather, great heated seats. see full Audi A6 review |
2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 review |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |