Audi A4 vs. Subaru Outback
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A4 and Subaru Outback contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi A4 and the Subaru Outback.
When we compare the Audi A4's and the Subaru Outback's specifications and ratings, the Audi A4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Subaru Outback has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Audi A4's and the Subaru Outback's specifications and ratings, the Audi A4 is a better car than the Subaru Outback.
Pricing: A used 2007 Audi A4 ranges from $2,707 to $9,612 while a used 2007 Subaru Outback is priced between $3,332 to $9,997.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A4’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Subaru Outback base engine makes 175 horsepower. The A4 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. The Outback is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 413 miles. This gives the Audi A4 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Subaru Outback. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Subaru Outback has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Audi A4, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Audi A4 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28960
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
34653
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
28760 - 48220
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5584
Price Range:
2707 - 9612
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
7720
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
5584 - 10611
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
25
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
108174
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6751
Price Range:
3332 - 9997
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
32
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
151406
# Good or Great Deals:
14
Audi A4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Subaru Outback Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Outback
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.961538517926031
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
5.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.1 - 49.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.187296356766167
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Audi A4 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
29 out of / 36Ranking
29 out of / 36Ranking
31 out of / 36Ranking
33 out of / 36Subaru Outback Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Sedan, SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A4 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Subaru Outback Trim Levels
2.5 XT Limited, 2.5i, 2.5i Basic, 2.5i L.L.Bean Edition, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Ltd L.L.Bean Edition, 3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
207 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
169 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 31 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
318 / 413 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.4 inches
Cargo Space:
13.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Cargo Space:
11.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3428 lbs
Width:
69.8 inches
Height:
56.2 inches
Length:
180.6 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3370 lbs
Width:
69.7 inches
Height:
59.1 inches
Length:
186.2 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Dakar Beige Metallic
Black
Brilliant Black / Phantom Black Pearl Effect
Blue
Deep Sea Blue Pearl Effect / Ocean Blue Pearl Effect
Gray
Dolphin Gray Metallic / Quartz Gray Metallic
Red
Brilliant Red
Silver
Light Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Champagne Gold Opal
Black
Obsidian Black Pearl
Blue
Newport Blue Pearl
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Satin White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Ebony
Silver
Platinum
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Taupe
Black
Not available
Silver
Not available
Gray
Off Black
