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Audi A4 Avant vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 29,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Subaru Crosstrek?

Audi A4 Avant vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Subaru Crosstrek is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,800 £ , while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,422 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Crosstrek

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 334 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Avant is clearly faster – reaching 300 km/h, while the Subaru Crosstrek tops out at 198 km/h. The difference is around 102 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 418 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1,595 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Avant offers markedly more boot space – 495 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A4 Avant offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,495 L, about 181 L more than the Subaru Crosstrek.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Avant carries somewhat more – 565 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Audi A4 Avant
Subaru Crosstrek

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Audi A4 Avant
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
4,495 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
1,600 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
198 km/h
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Subaru
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