Audi A6 1998 vs Subaru Legacy 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 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 belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 15 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 51 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 3.8 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 570 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 1140 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 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: | 2 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf | 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`065 | 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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