Audi A4 2009 vs Subaru Legacy 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 46 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 163 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV | |
| 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 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2009 2.0 engine: This engine offers a good balance of power and fuel efficiency but is highly demanding in terms of service quality. One of its most notable issues is excessive oil consumption. While the manufacturer addressed this ... More about Audi A4 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Audi A4 and Subaru Legacy are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1649 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 31 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3800 | |
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