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Audi Q2 vs Subaru Forester

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Audi Q2
Audi Q2

$32,999 - $45,800

2021 price

Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester

$37,890 - $50,140

2024 price

Summary

2021 Audi Q2
2024 Subaru Forester
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
7.0L/100km (combined)

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Seating
5

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Dislikes
  • Cabin feels old
  • Could have more standard safety tech
  • Rear legroom limited

  • Traditional interior design feels old compared to rivals
  • Engine could be more powerful
  • Sparse amenities in back row
2021 Audi Q2 Summary

Audi’s littlest and most affordable SUV, the Q2, has been updated with new looks and tech, but something else has snuck in with it. Or should I say roared in? It’s the SQ2, with a whopping 300 horsepower and a snarling bark.

So, this review has something for everybody. It’s for those who want to know what’s new for the Q2 in this latest update - those thinking of  buying a cool-looking little SUV from Audi - and for those who want to wake their neighbours up and frighten their friends.

Ready? Let’s go.

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2024 Subaru Forester Summary

There is a plethora of medium SUVs to choose from in our market, so what will make you notice the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S?

It's second from the top for the (petrol) Forester line-up, has a decidedly spacious cabin, and probably most importantly, an affordable price point! 

It has some tough rivals, like the practical Nissan X-Trail, which you can now get with seven seats and the feature-heavy Skoda Karoq

Australia’s darling, the Toyota RAV4, is also a contender. So, should you make like the snow fields and join forces with this Subaru?

I’ve been driving it with my family of three to find out for you.

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