The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 73,400
€ 50,700
€ 73,400
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 Audi RS4 Avant is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.5 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 3.6R.
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 3.6R
55.7
71.5
76.1
63.2
71.7
80.9
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.7 in
Height
63.2 in
104.4
180.6
108.1
188
180.6 in
Length
188 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 3.6R
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.73 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 3.6R
B7 (8E)
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 3.6R
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BNS
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
414 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 3.6R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
17 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
11 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
290 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
290 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
255.7 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 RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
