2008 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Baja. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 2006 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A4 | Baja |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
