Subaru Legacy 2006 vs Audi A4 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 46 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 163 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Legacy consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy 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 2009 2.0 engine: This engine offers a good balance of power and fuel efficiency but is highly demanding in terms of service quality. One of its most notable issues is excessive oil consumption. While the manufacturer addressed this ... More about Audi A4 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Subaru Legacy and Audi A4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 459 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1649 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 31 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 6200 | |
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