2004 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2008 Subaru Impreza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 68 kg more than 2004 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza 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 A6 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
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2004 Audi A6 | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A6 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |