The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 35,000

€ 37,500

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.0D.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
56.5
71.9
80.3
63.2
71.7
80.9
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.5 in
Height
63.2 in
110.6
185
108.1
188.6
185 in
Length
188.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.43 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
B8 (8K)
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
CJEB
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
21.06 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
37 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
652 mi
Range
641 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
652 mi
641 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
129.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
113.6 kWh
129.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft