Audi A6 2014 vs Subaru Outback 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 158 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 205 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.6 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi Q7, Audi A7 | 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. Subaru Outback might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A6 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 A6 2014 3.0 engine: The introduction of new cast-iron cylinder liners has nearly eliminated the issue of cylinder scoring. However, catalytic converters remain highly susceptible to damage from low-quality fuel and continue to ... More about Audi A6 2014 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.68 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 12 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 512 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 53 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`445 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru Outback scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 800 | 25 200 | |
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