Audi A6 / S6 (2016) vs. Subaru Outback (2015) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Audi A6 / S6 and 2015 Subaru Outback specs.
2016 Audi A6 / S6 and 2015 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year |
2016 |
2015 |
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| Model |
Audi A6 / S6 |
Subaru Outback |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Wagon |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
114.6 in |
108.1 in |
6.5 in |
| Length |
194.2 in |
189.6 in |
4.6 in |
| Width |
73.8 in |
72.4 in |
1.4 in |
| Height |
57.8 in |
66.1 in |
-8.3 in |
| Curb Weight |
3803 lb. |
3593 lb. |
210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
19.8 gal. |
18.5 gal. |
1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
37.2 in |
40.8 in |
-3.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
57.5 in |
58.1 in |
-0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
55.5 in |
-55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
41.3 in |
42.9 in |
-1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
38.9 in |
-1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.3 in |
57.3 in |
-1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
55.0 in |
-55 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
37.4 in |
38.1 in |
-0.7 in |
| Total Legroom |
78.7 in (over 2 rows) |
81 in (over 2 rows) |
-2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
14.1 ft3 |
35.5 ft3 |
-21.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
14.1 ft3 |
73.3 ft3 |
-59.2 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A6 / S6
| 2016 |
The second benefit of the Audi A6's more open and expansive interior: it feels roomier, especially in the front seats. With no "race car" or "jet fighter" pretensions, the Audi is easier and more relaxing to drive. The BMW, Cadillac, and Mercedes interiors all feel tighter and more confining.
see full Audi A6 / S6 review |
| 2016 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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Want a second reason that the Audi A6 might not be your best bet? Perhaps its front seats, as these despite a four-way lumbar adjustment (driver only unless you get the 3.0T Prestige) are just okay. Though likely what a German orthopedist recommended--I've sat in these seats for ten hours without any soreness--I'd personally prefer seats that are less firm and more form-fitting. This said, forms differ, and the Audi's might fit yours better than mine.
The rear seat is roomy but, like most, is mounted too close to the floor to provide adults with sufficient under-thigh support.
With that, I'm pretty much out of why-nots (though I'll touch on a potential one below). A very good all-around car, the Audi A6 has no glaring faults.
see full Audi A6 / S6 review |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru Outback
| 2015 |
Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them.
Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels.
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2015 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback.
I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy.
In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars.
The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable.
see full Subaru Outback review |
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| 2016 |
4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2016 |
4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2014 |
4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD |
The front seats are very comfy, and the seat heaters are powerful and warm up quickly.
We compared the car to a 2014 Forrester, and we think the OB seats are more comfy-- they have more thigh support.
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2014 |
4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD |
The rear seats are much more comfy than in the old Outback. They took a couple of inches out of the cargo area to give the rear seat more room. The reclining seatback for the rear seats is a nice comfort as well.
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2015 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 |
4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD |
Minor complaint-- like every other Japanese car I've ever owned, this one also doesn't seem to understand that feet get cold. The heater is great- it provides lots of heat, and quickly. But when you you set it to floor, the hot air hits you in the lower calf, and then rises. The heat never makes it to your feet!
see full Subaru Outback review |
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