Subaru Impreza 1998 vs Audi A4 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza and Audi A4 have the same engine power, but Subaru Impreza torque is 11 NM more than Audi A4. Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Subaru Impreza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 710 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 460'000 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: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| 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 1996 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A4 1996 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 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 13 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: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.5 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`600 | 1`910 | |
| 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 | 1600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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