2004 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 195 kg more than 2004 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (196 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A4 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
