2008 Audi A5 vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A5 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Outback weights approximately 23 kg more than 2008 Audi A5.
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, 2008 Audi A5 (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A5 | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A5 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
