The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 34,200

€ 38,700

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.22 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B8 (8K)
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAGA, CJCA
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
141 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
25.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
25.49 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
673 mi
Range
481 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
673 mi
481 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











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