2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 1 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Audi A4 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A4 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
