2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,122 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A6 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Audi Subaru
Model A6 Legacy
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3122 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 13.0:1 11.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 205 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.9 seconds 11.4 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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