2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 127 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Audi A6 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A6 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
