Audi A6 1997 vs Subaru Legacy 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
|
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 49 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 610 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: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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: | 3 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.40 m | |
|
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 20 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 11 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 455 litres | |
|
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 96 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A6 has
|
Subaru Legacy has
| |