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Compare Audi A4 Avant B8 vs Subaru Outback 5 vs Subaru Impreza 2 Wagon facelift

Variants
1.8 TFSI 120PS
1.8 TFSI 120PS CVT
1.8 TFSI 160PS
1.8 TFSI 160PS CVT
1.8 TFSI 160PS quattro
2.0 TDI 120PS
2.0 TDI 136PS
2.0 TDI 143PS
2.0 TDI 143PS CVT
2.0 TDI 143PS quattro
2.0 TDI 170PS
2.0 TDI 170PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 180PS
2.0 TFSI 180PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 211PS
2.0 TFSI 211PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 211PS quattro
2.7 TDI
2.7 TDI CVT
3.0 TDI quattro
3.0 TDI quattro AT
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI quattro
3.2 FSI quattro AT
2.0d
2.0d CVT
2.5 CVT
R3.6 CVT
1.6
2.0
2.0 AT
WRX

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
356 L / 12.6 cu-ft ~ 1266 L / 44.7 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
570 kg / 1257 lbs
469 kg / 1034 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
Platform
Volkswagen MLB

Dimensions

Size | Height
1436 mm / 56.5 in
1465 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length
4703 mm / 185.2 in
4415 mm / 173.8 in
Size | Width
1826 mm / 71.9 in
1695 mm / 66.7 in
Track Width | Front
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
1465.0 mm / 57.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
1455.0 mm / 57.3 in
Wheelbase
2808 mm / 110.6 in
2525 mm / 99.4 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 3
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed

Production

Availability
2002 ~ 2005

Reviews

Neofiliac score
57%
45%
41%
Pros
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good automatic transmissions for AWD models
  • Improved styling
  • Interesting flat engines
  • Decent offroad capabilities
  • High cargo capacity
  • Good towing capacity
  • Manual still available
  • Improved front and rear design
  • Better proportions than the sedan
  • Subaru's signature H4 + symmetric AWD setup
Cons
  • Bad CVTs
  • Lingering FSI issues
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • CVT in a crossover going offroad is a disaster waiting to happen
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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