Subaru Legacy 1998 vs Audi A6 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Legacy) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) 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: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 51 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 570 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 1140 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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: | 380'000 km | 580'000 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 A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf | |
| 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 A6 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: | 4.68 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Legacy is 12 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1646 litres | no data | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Legacy has 73 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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