Subaru Impreza 1998 vs Audi A4 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.9 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 5.3 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1440 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 18 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.9 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`500 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1400 | |
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