Audi A4 2008 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 13 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 23 NM more than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 650 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi TT | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.70 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.55 m | |
| Audi A4 is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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