The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 35,800
€ 46,700
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i is 2 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
60.4
70.1
80.9
56.5
72.5
79.6
70.1 in
Width
72.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
56.5 in
108.3
188
111
186
188 in
Length
186 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.08 %
General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BM/BR
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
CSWB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
165 hp
215 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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21.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.13 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
21.18 lb/hp
17.13 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
29 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
48 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
498 mi
Range
762 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
498 mi
762 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
90.4 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
153.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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














