2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
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 A8 (442 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
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2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A8 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 442 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |