The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)
€ 38,700

€ 38,600

€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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 2.7 TDI DPF
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.41 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
BM/BR
Generation
B8 (8K)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
165 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
21.51 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
28 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
481 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
481 mi
621 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
133.7 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
159.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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