Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Audi A4 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 160 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 134 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 3.3 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 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Impreza 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Impreza is 13 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 401 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 833 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 59 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.7 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 (kg): | 1`780 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 2800 | |
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