Subaru Outback 2003 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 23 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi TT | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.44 m | |
| Subaru Outback is 3 cm longer than the Audi A4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 490 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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