2007 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 and 2007 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Outback. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Outback. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2007 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A4 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
