The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 42,900

€ 39,000

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
56.5
72.5
79.6
63.2
71.7
80.9
72.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.5 in
Height
63.2 in
111
186
108.1
188.6
186 in
Length
188.6 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.01 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B9 (8W)
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
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)
DEUA
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
148 hp
171 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
24.73 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
565 mi
Range
531 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
565 mi
531 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
144 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









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