2007 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (285 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A4 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
