Audi A6 1998 vs Subaru Legacy 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 40 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 46 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A6 is 12 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 11 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1646 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 73 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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