Compare 2023 Subaru Outback & 2023 Audi A6

Price

$28395
$56900

Body Type Name

Wagon
Sedan

Doors

4
4

Drivetrain Name

AWD
AWD

Engine Name

2.5L H4 182hp 178ft. lbs.
2.0L Turbo I4 261hp 273ft. lbs.

Horse Power

182
261

Engine Name

2.5L H4 182hp 178ft. lbs.
2.0L Turbo I4 261hp 273ft. lbs.

Cylinders

4
4

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
Turbo

Bore

3.7
3.25

Compression

12
9.6

Displacement

2.5
2

Oil capacity

4.2
5.2

Stroke

3.54
3.65

Valve timing

DVVT
VVT

Max hp

182 @5800
261 @5000

Max torque

178 @3700
273 @1600

Engine type

Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
DOHC

Valves

16
16

Transmission Name

8-Speed Shiftable CVT
7-Speed Double Clutch

Transmission Style

Shiftable CVT
Double Clutch

Fuel type

Gasoline
Gasoline

Combined MPG

28
27

Highway MPG

32
31

City MPG

26
24

Fuel Grade

Regular
Premium

Fuel quality

87
91

Fuel induction

DI
DI

4WD type

full time
full time

Auto start/stop

Yes
Yes

Battery

maintenance-free
lithium ion

Battery saver

Yes
Yes

Front shock type

gas
gas

Front spring type

coil
coil

Front suspension classification

independent
independent

Front suspension type

lower control arms
double ball joint

Rear shock type

gas
gas

Rear spring type

coil
coil

Rear suspension classification

independent
independent

Rear suspension type

double wishbone
multi-link

Length

191.1
194.4

Wheelbase

108.1
115.1

Height

66.4
57.4

Ground Clearance

8.7
4.2

Width

82.0
83.1

Front Track Width

61.8
64.2

Rear Track Width

62.8
63.7

Interior Volume

141.6
-

Cargo Volume

32.6
13.7

Passenger Volume

109.0
99.0

Cargo Volume All Rear Seats Down

75.6
-

Gross Vehicle Weight Range

4001-5000
5001-6000

Curb Weight

3641
4101

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5
19.3

Max Towing Capacity

2700
-

Head Room 1st Row

40.1
38.0

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

39.1
38.1

Hip Room 1st Row

55.5
-

Hip Room 2nd Row/Rear

54.8
-

Shoulder Room 1st Row

58.1
57.8

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

57.4
56.5

Leg Room 1st Row

42.8
41.3

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

39.5
37.4

Standard Seating

5
5

Max Seating

5
5

Seating Rows

2
2

Front Wheel Diameter

17.0
19.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

17.0
19.0

Front Wheel Size

17.0 x 7.0
19.0 x 8.5

Rear Wheel Size

17.0 x 7.0
19.0 x 8.5

Front Wheel Width

7.0
8.5

Rear Wheel Width

7.0
8.5

Tire Type

All Season
All Season

Front Tire Description

225/65R17 102H
245/45R19 102H

Rear Tire Description

225/65R17 102H
245/45R19 102H

Max Payload

-
1102

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

-
5335

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

36/36000
48/50000

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

60/60000
48/50000

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

36/36000
48/0

Antenna

diversity
diversity

Auxiliary Audio Input

Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, memory card slot, USB

Internet radio app

AHA
iHeartRadio

Radio

AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated

Radio data system

yes
yes

Satellite radio

SiriusXM
SiriusXM

Connected in-car apps

Google POIs, Google search, SiriusXM Travel Link, Yelp
Amazon Alexa, Google POIs, Google search

Infotainment system

STARLINK
Audi MMI Connect

Infotainment screen size

7 in. (dual)
8.6 in. and 10.1 in. (dual)

Smartphone integration

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay

Electronic messaging assistance

yes
yes

Phone

yes
yes

Satellite communications

voice guided directions
-

Smart device app compatibility

MySubaru
myAudi with Audi connect

Wi-Fi

hotspot compatible
hotspot

Wireless

Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Smart device app function

-
lock operation, maintenance status, vehicle location

Air filtration

yes
yes

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
automatic climate control

Front air conditioning zones

single
dual

Clock

yes
yes

Digital odometer

yes
yes

External temperature display

yes
yes

Fuel economy display

MPG, range
MPG, range

Gauge

tachometer
tachometer

Instrument cluster screen size

4.2 in.
12.3 in.

Multi-function display

yes
yes

Trip odometer

yes
yes

Warnings and reminders

coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due

Front headrests

2, adjustable
2, adjustable

Front seat type

bucket
bucket

Passenger seat manual adjustments

4, reclining
-

Rear seat folding

one-touch fold flat
split

Rear seat type

60-40 split bench
40-20-40 split bench

Upholstery

cloth
leather

Compass

-
yes

Driver seat

-
heated

Driver seat power adjustments

-
12, 4-way power lumbar, height, reclining

Passenger seat

-
heated

Armrests

rear center with cupholders, rear folding
rear center folding with storage and pass-thru, rear center with cupholders

Floor mat material

carpet
carpet

Floor material

carpet
carpet

Floor mats

front, rear
front, rear

Interior accents

metallic-tone
aluminum

Shift knob trim

simulated leather
alloy

Steering wheel trim

urethane
leather

Adaptive stop and go cruise control

semi-automatic
-

Assist handle

front, rear
front, rear

Center console

front console with armrest and storage, illuminated
front console with armrest and storage

Cupholders

front, rear
front, rear

Multi-function remote

keyless entry, panic alarm, trunk release
panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release

One-touch windows

2
4

Overhead console

front
front

Power outlet(s)

12V cargo area, 12V front, USB front
12V front, 12V rear

Power windows

lockout button
lockout button

Reading lights

front, rear
front, rear

Rearview mirror

manual day/night
auto-dimming

Steering wheel

yes
yes

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control

Storage

cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder, in floor, sunglasses holder
cargo net, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder

Capless fuel filler system

-
yes

Push-button start

-
yes

Door handle color

body-color
body-color

mirror color

body-color
body-color

Grille color

black with chrome accents
aluminum

Mirror color

black
body-color

Rear bumper color

black
body-color

Rear Spoiler

yes
yes

Headlights

auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, cornering, LED, self-leveling, wiper activated
auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, LED, wiper activated

Side mirror adjustments

manual folding, power
power, power folding, reverse gear tilt

Roof rails

black
-

Spare tire mount location

inside
inside

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

yes
yes

Wheels

aluminum alloy
painted aluminum alloy

Front wipers

variable intermittent
rain sensing

Liftgate window

fixed
-

Power windows

safety reverse
safety reverse

Rear wiper

auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer
-

Exhaust

-
dual tip

Taillights

-
LED

Sunroof

-
yes

Airbag deactivation

occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

dual
dual

Side airbags

front
front

Side curtain airbags

front, rear
front, rear

ABS

yes
yes

Brake Assist

yes
yes

Electronic parking brake

auto off
auto off

Automatic emergency braking

front
front, front pedestrian

Child safety door locks

yes
yes

Child seat anchors

LATCH system
LATCH system

Lane Keeping Assistance

yes
yes

Pre-Collision Assist

yes
yes

Rear view camera

yes
yes

Emergency locking retractors

front
front

Front seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Rear seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Seatbelt force limiters

front
front

Seatbelt pretensioners

front
front

Seatbelt warning sensor

yes
yes

Anti-theft system

yes
yes

Electronic Stability Control

yes
yes

Traction control

yes
yes

Parking sensors

-
front

Are you confused, which car should you buy 2023 Audi A6 or 2023 Subaru Outback?

Find out which car is best for you by comparing the two models on the basis of their Price, Engine Transmission, Fuel Performance, Safety, Warranty and more.

Pricing

2023 Subaru Outback price starts at $28,395 while 2023 Audi A6 price starts $56,900.

Fuel Economy

The Subaru Outback gets 26 MPG in the city, 32 MPG on the highway and 28 MPG combined. Comparatively, the Audi A6 gets 26 MPG in the city, 32 MPG on the highway and 27 MPG combined.

Infotainment

Subaru Outback entertainment system comes with 7 in. (dual) wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration while Audi A6 with 8.6 in. and 10.1 in. (dual) touchscreen display and with Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay integration.

Engine

The 2023 Subaru Outback is powered by a 2.5L H4 182hp 178ft. lbs. that produces 182 horsepower and 178 @3700 of torque. The 2023 Audi A6 has a 2.0L Turbo I4 261hp 273ft. lbs. that produces 261 horsepower and 273 @1600 of torque.

Transmission

The 2023 Subaru Outback comes with 8-Speed Shiftable CVT transmission, while the 2023 Audi A6 comes with a 7-Speed Double Clutch transmission.

Safety and warranty

The 2023 Subaru Outback comes with a 36/36000 basic warranty and a 60/60000 powertrain warranty. The 2023 Audi A6 comes with a 48/50000 basic warranty and a 48/50000 powertrain warranty.

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