The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 35,200
€ 48,000
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 2.5i is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3461 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
14.9 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BM/BR
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.16 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.98 lb/hp
17.16 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
27 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
470 mi
Range
577 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
470 mi
577 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
141.9 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
162.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
