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Audi A5 Avant vs Subaru Outback - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 37200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Subaru Outback?

Audi A5 Avant

Subaru Outback

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

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Subaru Outback has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37200 £, while the Audi A5 Avant costs 40200 £. That’s a price difference of around 2923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.60 L. The difference is about 6.50 L per 100 km.

Outback

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant has a significantly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.20 s. That’s about 5.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Avant performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Subaru Outback tops out at 193 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Avant pulls decisively stronger with 550 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 298 Nm difference.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Subaru Outback offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Subaru Outback is slight lighter – 1643 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Subaru Outback offers somewhat more room – 561 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Subaru Outback performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1822 L, which is about 398 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Subaru Outback hardly perceptible takes the win – 557 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A5 Avant shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £40,200
A5 Avant

Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 104 - 108 km
Audi A5 Avant
Subaru Outback

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Audi A5 Avant
Subaru Outback
A5 Avant
Outback

Costs and Consumption

Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
37200 - 41600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
8.60 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
63 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1643 - 1676 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4870 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1875 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1670 - 1675 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1822 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.20 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
193 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
2498 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.