The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D (09 - 13) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 36,500

€ 46,600

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 Outback 2.0D is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
63.2
71.7
80.9
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
63.2 in
Height
56.5 in
108.1
188
110.6
185.2
188 in
Length
185.2 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.84 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BM/BR
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.16 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.51 lb/hp
17.16 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
40 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
685 mi
Range
585 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
685 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
139.9 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
121.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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