The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 42,200

€ 39,000

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider 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
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
108.1
188.6
185 in
Length
188.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.11 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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 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
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
171 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 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
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
767 mi
Range
531 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
531 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).
144 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 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
948 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











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