Compare Audi RS 4 Avant B5 vs Subaru Outback 3 vs Subaru Impreza 2 Wagon facelift

Variants
2.5 165PS
2.5 165PS AT
2.5 173PS
2.5 173PS AT
2.5T
2.5T AT
3.0R
1.6
2.0
2.0 AT
WRX

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 1250 L / 44.1 cu-ft
356 L / 12.6 cu-ft ~ 1266 L / 44.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
64.0 L / 16.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer
Tire Size
255/35 R18
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
10.8 m / 35.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height
1386 mm / 54.6 in
1465 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length
4525 mm / 178.1 in
4415 mm / 173.8 in
Size | Width
1799 mm / 70.8 in
1770 mm / 69.7 in
1695 mm / 66.7 in
Track Width | Front
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
1465.0 mm / 57.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
1455.0 mm / 57.3 in
Weight
1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2607 mm / 102.6 in
2670 mm / 105.1 in
2525 mm / 99.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
CO2 Emission
288 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
Fuel Economy
12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (combined) | 17.0 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 3
Engine
ASJ, AZR
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.7 L / 163.0 cu-in / 2671.0 cc
Engine | Power
380.0 hp / 283.4 kW @ 6100-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
142.3 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.4 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2500-6000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
1999 ~ 2001
2002 ~ 2005

Reviews

Neofiliac score
71%
35%
41%
Pros
  • Multi-link + double-wishbone suspension setup
  • Gorgeous exterior design
  • Great handling
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Good engine lineup
  • Manual transmission still available
  • Improved front and rear design
  • Better proportions than the sedan
  • Subaru's signature H4 + symmetric AWD setup
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Outdated automatic transmission
  • Horrible styling
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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