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Audi A7 vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Subaru Outback?

Audi A7 vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Audi A7

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

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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Subaru Outback is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,008 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

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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 A7 offers significantly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 461 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 598 Nm more.

A7

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.

Seats: Subaru Outback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is very slightly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 127 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers marginally more boot space – 561 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries only slightly more – 600 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 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 £55,000
A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 68 km
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Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Subaru
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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