The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13)
€ 42,700

€ 35,200

€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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 3.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.3 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B8 (8K)
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.46 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
585 mi
Range
470 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
470 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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).
162.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











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