Audi A4 2011 vs Subaru Legacy 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 61 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.51 m | |
| Audi A4 is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 486 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 4800 | |
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