Audi A4 2019 vs Subaru Outback 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Outback) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 15 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.68 m | |
| Audi A4 is 6 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 512 litres | |
| Audi A4 has 17 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 26 400 | |
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