Audi A4 2008 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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 belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 30 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 93 NM more than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 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 3 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 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 1000 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: | 480'000 km | 370'000 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: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Seat Exeo | 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used.
The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine | |||
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`090 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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