The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 36,900
€ 62,500
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,500
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 7.6 inches taller than the Audi S4 Avant.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi S4 Avant
63.2
72.4
81.4
55.6
72.5
79.6
72.4 in
Width
72.5 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.2 in
Height
55.6 in
108.1
189.8
111.2
186.8
189.8 in
Length
186.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi S4 Avant
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.02 %
General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi S4 Avant
B6
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 S4 Avant
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
CWGD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
349 hp
Audi S4 Avant
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Avant
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi S4 Avant
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.05 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.29 lb/hp
11.05 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
32 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
511 mi
Range
468 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
511 mi
468 mi
Audi S4 Avant
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).
145.8 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi S4 Avant
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



















