Subaru Outback 2003 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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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 A4) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 93 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 3.2 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 | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Seat Exeo | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used.
The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine | |||
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`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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