Subaru Impreza 2017 vs Audi A4 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 407 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
|
Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 150 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 157 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
|
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 5.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 825 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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 2015 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Audi A4 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
|
Subaru Impreza is smaller, but higher. Subaru Impreza is 13 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 481 litres | |
|
Audi A4 has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 21 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 32 600 | 14 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Subaru Impreza has
|
Audi A4 has
| |