The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
€ 42,200

€ 36,900

€ 42,200
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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 6.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
108.1
189.8
185 in
Length
189.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.17 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B8 (8K)
Generation
B6
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 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLAB
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
767 mi
Range
511 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
511 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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
104.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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