2008 Audi S5 vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2008 Audi S5 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 S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi S5 weights approximately 190 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 S5 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (340 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi S5 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi S5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi S5 | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | S5 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
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 | 354 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |