From Road and Track via NASIOC. I knew there was a reason I liked R&T the best out of the big car rags.
The final write-up:
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The test came down to two cars -- The Audi and The Subaru -- that distanced themselves from the others in the test. One, the Audi took top honors overall, while the other, the Subaru took solace in winning the price-dependant category. Also showing their parity was that the Subaru won the Performance division of our ratings, while the Audi dominated the Subjective section.
Whether the A4 is better then the Legacy comes down to a personal preference. If you really care about power, the choice is obvious -- only the Subaru will do. If you crave the utmost in refinement and class in your awd sedan, and are willing to be smoked in a straight line, the Audi is the best choice. What was interesting to note was that of the seven editors, the four "old fogeys" chose teh subdued can-do-no-wrong Audo, while the three "young whippersnappers" chose the more playful Subie.
So take your pick: Both cars are absolutely terrific sports sedans that just happen to possess year-round traction; we'd be thrilled to own either one.
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No comment on the "old fogey" portion of the article
