Audi RS6 Avant vs Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Audi RS6 Avant 3.6 s Runner-up: 9.8 s
Power winner Audi RS6 Avant 621 hp Runner-up: 182 hp
Cargo winner Audi RS6 Avant 565 L Runner-up: 522 L
Price winner Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring $30,895 Runner-up: $120,900

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Audi RS6 Avant against the 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring. Both belong to the wagon class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use petrol powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Audi RS6 Avant has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 3.6 seconds, compared with 9.8 seconds for 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring. 2025 Audi RS6 Avant has the higher listed output at 621 hp; 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring is rated at 182 hp, a difference of 439 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Audi RS6 Avant at 850 Nm and 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring at 239 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring has the lower recorded consumption at 7.4 L/100km; 2025 Audi RS6 Avant is listed at 11.5 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Audi RS6 Avant provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 565 litres versus 522 litres, a difference of 43 litres. 2025 Audi RS6 Avant carries the higher towing rating at 2,100 kg, while 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring is listed at 1,600 kg. 2025 Audi RS6 Avant is 121 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring has the lower listed starting price at $30,895, compared with $120,900 for 2025 Audi RS6 Avant. 2025 Audi RS6 Avant leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Audi RS6 Avant2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring2025
Performance
0-100 km/h3.6 s9.8 s
Top Speed280 km/h188 km/h
Power621 hp182 hp
Torque850 Nm239 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank73 L63 L
Efficiency11.5 L/100km7.4 L/100km
CO2 Emissions262 g/km169 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,991 mm4,870 mm
Ground Clearance137 mm213 mm
Cargo565 L522 L
Curb Weight2,075 kg1,680 kg
Towing2,100 kg1,600 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.2 m11.6 m
Starting MSRP$120,900$30,895

Audi RS6 Avant vs Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Audi RS6 Avant or the 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring?

2025 Audi RS6 Avant is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 3.6 seconds, versus 9.8 seconds for 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Audi RS6 Avant or the 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring?

2025 Audi RS6 Avant has the higher listed top speed at 280 km/h (174 mph), compared with 188 km/h (117 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Audi RS6 Avant or the 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring?

2025 Audi RS6 Avant has more power at 621 hp, a 439 hp advantage over 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Audi RS6 Avant or the 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring?

2025 Audi RS6 Avant has more listed cargo space at 565 litres (20.0 cu ft), versus 522 litres (18.4 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 Audi RS6 Avant or the 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring?

2025 Audi RS6 Avant has the higher listed towing capacity at 2,100 kg (4,630 lb), compared with 1,600 kg (3,527 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Audi RS6 Avant or the 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring?

2025 Audi RS6 Avant is heavier at 2,075 kg (4,575 lb), while 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring is listed at 1,680 kg (3,704 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Audi RS6 Avant or the 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring?

2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $30,895 USD, compared with $120,900 USD for 2025 Audi RS6 Avant. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Audi RS6 Avant or the 2025 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring?

2025 Audi RS6 Avant leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.