2008 Audi A5 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A5 would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A5 (262 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A5 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2008 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.

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2008 Audi A5 2010 Subaru Legacy
Make Audi Subaru
Model A5 Legacy
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3197 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 262 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1565 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4735 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1506 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L