2009 Audi S8 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi S8 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 390 kg more than 2009 Audi S8.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2009 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi S8 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | S8 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |