The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 36,900

€ 49,600

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘ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 2.5i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
63.2
72.4
81.4
56.5
72.7
79.6
72.4 in
Width
72.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.2 in
Height
56.5 in
108.1
189.8
111
187.5
189.8 in
Length
187.5 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
11.81 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
B6
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
DCPE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
228 hp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.45 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.29 lb/hp
17.45 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
32 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
511 mi
Range
680 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
511 mi
680 mi
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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