The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)

€ 35,000
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13) Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,900
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18) Subaru Outback 2.5i
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 6.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
71.9
80.3
63.2
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
72.4
81.4
71.9 in
Width
72.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.5 in
Height
63.2 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
110.6
185
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
108.1
189.6
185 in
Length
189.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.44 %
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)

General

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B8 (8K)
Generation
B6
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CJEB
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i

 REPLAY
21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
21.06 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
652 mi
Range
533 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
652 mi
533 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
113.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft