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Audi A6 Avant vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Subaru Outback?

Audi A6 Avant vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Subaru Outback

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

A6 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 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

Outback

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 A6 Avant offers significantly more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers considerably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 328 Nm more.

A6 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.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is moderately lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,865 kg. The difference is around 222 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers somewhat more boot space – 561 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 58 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries very slightly more – 570 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant is decisively ahead 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 £49,700
A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 - 101 km
Audi A6 Avant
Subaru Outback

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Audi A6 Avant

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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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 A6 Avant
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
4,999 mm
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,497 - 1,534 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Subaru
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