Suby Outback XT TDR (Test Drive Report)

[BakerBoy]

It is interesting they weren't comparing the Subie to the A6 in that article, but ultimately this minor side debate is irrelevant.

I think it's probably because they set a price around $30k, and the cheapest A6 starts around $42k, and goes up to $52k pretty quick with the V8 in it. Anyhow, it's still pretty much apples vs. oranges with Subarus and Audis, IMO.

[comish]

So your "price, power, size" argument doesn't really work...

Lets see, price works since at around $30k the A4 is closer to the same price as the legacy/Outback (although they are slightly cheaper than both Audi's) and as you point out the A6 is mo money ($42k - $52k).

Power: 200hp/255 hp for the two A4's vs 168/250 for the two Subie models vs. 255/335 for the A6. Yup, looks like the A4 and Subie are the closer match.

Size: this one is a bit interesting. For length the Subie is in between the 2 cars, while just about every other dimension is similar to the A4.
A4 Subie A6
Length: 180 186 193
Weight: 3200/3300 3300 4000

Check out Subaru's own website and check out who they think the competition is for the legacy/Outback.

A4, Passat, 3 series, Saab 9-3.

Sorry, just had way too much procrastination time on my hands today as I'm mentally checked out of school hence my attempt at proving a rather unimportant debate.

I still think it was a great call to put that engine in the Subie, just not sure if it will win my money, besides can't (ahh love that school debt) and wouldn't want to plunk down money on a "new" car. But it is fun to drive the new one's.

[Jumper Bones]

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