The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 77,600

€ 36,900

€ 77,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi RS4 Avant is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 2.5i
55.7
72.8
80.3
63.2
72.4
81.4
72.8 in
Width
72.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
55.7 in
Height
63.2 in
110.7
185.8
108.1
189.6
185.8 in
Length
189.6 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 2.5i
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
635 lb
15.4 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B8 (8K)
Generation
B6
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 2.5i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CFSA
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 2.5i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.29 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
22 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
354 mi
Range
533 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
354 mi
533 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
202.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft












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