The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 48,200

€ 50,700

€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 3.6R.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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
185 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.51 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 3.6R
▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.4 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
34 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
642 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
642 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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).
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).
189.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











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