2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 335 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.
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, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Subaru | Audi |
| Model | Legacy | A5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
