2006 Audi A6 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A6 would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A6 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
