Subaru Legacy 2017 vs Audi S4 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Audi S4 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 179 HP less power than Audi S4, whereas torque is 265 NM less than Audi S4. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.5 | |
| Subaru Legacy consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi S4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Legacy 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) | 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: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | Used also on Audi S5 | |
| 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 S4 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: | 4.80 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.40 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 6 cm longer than the Audi S4, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Legacy is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi S4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Legacy has 55 litres less trunk space than the Audi S4. This could mean that the Subaru Legacy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi S4, which means Subaru Legacy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | no data | |
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