2011 Subaru Outback vs. 2011 Audi S4
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Outback and 2011 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Outback. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Outback.
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, 2011 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Outback. 2011 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Subaru Outback | 2011 Audi S4 | |
Make | Subaru | Audi |
Model | Outback | S4 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 333 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2809 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |