Audi A6 2018 vs Subaru Legacy 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Legacy) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 111 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 385 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.7 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A7 | 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 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: | 4.94 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 14 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 425 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 105 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`475 kg | 2`050 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`825 kg | 1`591 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 650 kg | 459 kg | |
| Audi A6 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem more than Subaru Legacy. Therefore, Audi A6 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 20 000 | |
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