Subaru Levorg 2015 vs Audi A4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Levorg engine produces 82 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Subaru Levorg reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Levorg consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Levorg could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Levorg consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 330'000 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 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: | 4.69 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Subaru Levorg is smaller, but higher. Subaru Levorg is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Levorg is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 504 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1446 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Levorg has 18 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 13 800 | |
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