Subaru Impreza 2008 vs Audi A4 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 36 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 178 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.5 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Seat Exeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2007 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used.
The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller, but higher. Subaru Impreza is 12 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`010 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 4600 | |
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