2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 118 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A4 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
