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: | 218 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 93 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 117 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 490 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 450 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: | 290'000 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: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 1.40 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, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 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 | |
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