Audi A6 1998 vs Subaru Outback 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A6) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 209 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 282 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 99 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 705 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 1140 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.58 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 8 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 527 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1649 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 72 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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