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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.

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 1968 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4415 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1796 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2624 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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