The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 50,700

€ 81,400

€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 6.6 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi RS4 Avant
63.2
71.7
80.9
56.6
73.5
79.6
71.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.2 in
Height
56.6 in
108.1
188
111.3
188.3
188 in
Length
188.3 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
111.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi RS4 Avant
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.52 %

General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi RS4 Avant
BM/BR
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 RS4 Avant
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
EZ36
Engine Code
DECA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
444 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi RS4 Avant
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
404 mi
Range
391 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
391 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
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).
174.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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