Subaru Outback 1998 vs Audi A6 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.9 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: | 209 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 282 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 99 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 4.7 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 705 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 1140 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.72 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.48 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but higher. Subaru Outback is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1649 litres | no data | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Outback has 72 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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