Subaru Legacy 2017 vs Audi A4 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.0 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A3, Audi Q3 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 4 cm longer than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Legacy is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 460 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Legacy has 35 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 32 000 | |
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