2004 Audi A4 vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Audi A4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,455 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi A4 (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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2004 Audi A4 | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A4 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.4 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |