The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 36,900

€ 39,400

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Outback 2.5i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 6.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
63.2
72.4
81.4
56.5
71.9
80.3
72.4 in
Width
71.9 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
63.2 in
Height
56.5 in
108.1
189.6
110.6
185
189.6 in
Length
185 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.12 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
B6
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 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB25
Engine Code
CGLC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
175 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.16 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
34 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
533 mi
Range
799 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
533 mi
799 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
132.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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