2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 250 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 331 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Subaru Outback (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A3 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
