2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 101 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Audi A4 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A4 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
