The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
€ 48,000

€ 36,900

€ 48,000
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel 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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
185.2
108.1
189.8
185.2 in
Length
189.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Subaru Outback 2.5i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
558 lb
13.72 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B8 (8K)
Generation
B6
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Subaru Outback 2.5i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
237 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
369 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Subaru Outback 2.5i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
17.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.16 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
34 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
577 mi
Range
511 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
577 mi
511 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
141.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft












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