The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
€ 80,700

€ 36,900

€ 80,700
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 1.5 inches shorter, an inch wider and 7.9 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 2.5i
55.3
73.5
79.6
63.2
72.4
81.4
73.5 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
55.3 in
Height
63.2 in
111.3
188.3
108.1
189.8
188.3 in
Length
189.8 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
437 lb
11.07 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 2.5i
B9 (8W)
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 2.5i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DECA
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 2.5i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
27 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
511 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
409 mi
511 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
166.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft










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