The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Audi S4 Avant (09 - 11)
€ 50,700

€ 53,800

€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.5 inches taller than the Audi S4 Avant.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi S4 Avant
63.2
71.7
80.9
55.7
71.9
80.3
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
63.2 in
Height
55.7 in
108.1
188
110.7
185.7
188 in
Length
185.7 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi S4 Avant
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.47 %

General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi S4 Avant
BM/BR
Generation
B8 (8K)
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)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi S4 Avant
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
EZ36
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
328 hp
Audi S4 Avant
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Avant
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi S4 Avant
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.96 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
11.96 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
23 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
404 mi
Range
390 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
390 mi
Audi S4 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).
193.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi S4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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