The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 42,700

€ 39,400

€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 6.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.0D.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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
185.2
108.1
189.6
185.2 in
Length
189.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3695 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.3 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.0D
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.46 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
39 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
585 mi
Range
611 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
611 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft












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