The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 40,200

€ 38,700

€ 40,200
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 2.7 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
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 2.7 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.41 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
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 2.7 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
20.28 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
36 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
621 mi
Range
481 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
621 mi
481 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
133.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
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