Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Audi A4 / S4 | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 245 kW@5500 441 Nm@2900 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 198 kW@6000 331 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,704 mm | 4,580 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,427 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,650 kg | 1,440 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 64 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 955 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 894 mm | 851 mm | 43 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 351 L | 320 L | 31 L |
2012 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2012 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Like German cars, the seats are quite hard. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |