Subaru Outback 2017 vs Audi A6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 12 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 135 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.5 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Outback consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.47 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but higher. Subaru Outback is 12 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 21 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | 565 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Subaru Outback has 53 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru Outback scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 400 | 35 000 | |
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