The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 15) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 40,900

€ 36,900

€ 40,900
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
56.5
71.9
80.3
63.2
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
110.6
185
108.1
189.6
185 in
Length
189.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
7.75 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B8 (8K)
Generation
B6
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
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CNHA
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
187 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
20.22 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
833 mi
Range
533 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
833 mi
533 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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