The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 57,300
€ 50,700
€ 57,300
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 S4 Avant is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 3.6R.
Audi S4 Avant
Subaru Outback 3.6R
56.2
69.8
76.1
63.2
71.7
80.9
69.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.2 in
Height
63.2 in
104
180.6
108.1
188
180.6 in
Length
188 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
Subaru Outback 3.6R
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.25 %
General
Audi S4 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 S4 Avant
Subaru Outback 3.6R
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BBK
Engine Code
EZ36
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
339 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
Subaru Outback 3.6R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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11.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.67 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
18 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
292 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi S4 Avant
292 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
189.4 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
253.8 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 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
