The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 50,700
€ 53,700
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘ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 3.6R is 2 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
63.2
71.7
80.9
56.5
72.5
79.6
71.7 in
Width
72.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.2 in
Height
56.5 in
108.1
188
111
186
188 in
Length
186 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.92 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BM/BR
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)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
EZ36
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.56 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
14.56 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
404 mi
Range
680 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
680 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
189.4 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 3.6R
189.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
