The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 34,300
€ 50,700
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 3.6R.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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
185.2
108.1
188
185.2 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.4 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
B8 (8K)
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
136 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
▶ REPLAY
22.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
22.68 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
503 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
189.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
149.7 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
