The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 15) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D (15 - 18)
€ 38,500

€ 34,600

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 2.0D.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
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 2.0D
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3554 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
6.82 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
B8 (8K)
Generation
B6
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
CJCD, CMFB
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
25.77 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
42 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
816 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
816 mi
665 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
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