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Audi A6 Limousine vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (47,600 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Limousine or Subaru Outback?

Audi A6 Limousine vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Audi A6 Limousine

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

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  • a bit cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 Limousine

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Audi A6 Limousine costs 47,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,551 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Limousine uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

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 Limousine offers clearly 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 Limousine 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 Limousine delivers clearly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 328 Nm more.

A6 Limousine

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 somewhat lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 202 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers a bit more boot space – 561 L compared to 492 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Limousine carries slightly more – 625 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Limousine 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 £47,600
A6 Limousine

Audi A6 Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 7.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 105 km
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Audi A6 Limousine
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption
Price
47,600 - 68,100 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
49 - 166 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,845 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 492 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 625 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol 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 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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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
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the Audi A6 Limousine have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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