2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Subaru Outback

To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Outback (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Audi A8. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A8 weights approximately 290 kg more 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 A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Outback.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A8 2007 Subaru Outback
Make Audi Subaru
Model A8 Outback
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 2998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 238 km/hour 227 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.9 seconds 8.1 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 14.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 64 L


 

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