The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)

€ 48,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 39,400
 Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18) Subaru Outback 2.0D
€ 48,200
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 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 2.0D.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
63.2
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)
108.1
189.6
185 in
Length
189.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3695 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
6.88 %
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.4 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
39 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
611 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
642 mi
611 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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