Subaru Outback 2017 vs Audi A6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 158 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 205 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 12.6 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 Subaru Outback consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Outback consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi Q7, Audi A7 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.51 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but higher. Subaru Outback is 12 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 16 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`445 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru Outback scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 27 600 | |
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