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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.

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 (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A6 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 2976 cc 2999 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 89.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1615 kg 1505 kg
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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