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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Subaru Outback?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 e-tron 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 Outback is noticeably cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,222 £.

Outback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers considerably more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 382 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers considerably more torque with 855 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 603 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is noticeably lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 542 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers slightly more boot space – 561 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 59 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries slightly more – 557 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant stands well ahead of its rival 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 £55,200
A6 e-tron Avant

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 539 - 716 km
Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Subaru Outback

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant wraps Audi's trademark refinement into a sleek electric estate that looks at home in the city or on the open road. Inside it's grown-up and tech-forward with practical packaging for family life, delivering a composed, confident drive that makes everyday hauling feel a bit more special and slightly futuristic.

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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 e-tron Avant
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
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Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Subaru
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