Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A4 / S4 | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 245 kW@5500 441 Nm@2900 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 181 kW@6000 327 Nm@3600 |
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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 | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,702 mm | 4,729 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,427 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,785 kg | 1,583 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 64 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,295 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 927 mm | 26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,336 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 894 mm | 861 mm | 33 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 351 L | 323 L | 28 L |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2007 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review |