The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Audi S4 Avant TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 50,700
€ 64,300
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,300
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Audi S4 Avant TDI.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi S4 Avant TDI
63.2
71.7
80.9
55.4
72.7
79.6
71.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.2 in
Height
55.4 in
108.1
188
111.2
187.8
188 in
Length
187.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi S4 Avant TDI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.37 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi S4 Avant 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 S4 Avant TDI
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
EZ36
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
342 hp
Audi S4 Avant TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Avant TDI
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi S4 Avant TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi S4 Avant TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S4 Avant TDI
16 mpg
city
33 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
404 mi
Range
572 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
572 mi
Audi S4 Avant 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).
129.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
129.6 kWh
Audi S4 Avant TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Audi S4 Avant TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
