2008 Audi S8 vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi S8 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 432 kg more than 2008 Audi S8.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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 S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
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2008 Audi S8 | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | S8 | Outback |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |