Subaru Legacy 2006 vs Subaru Forester 2005

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Subaru Legacy
2006 - 2009
Subaru Forester
2005 - 2008
Body: Estate car / wagonCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)2.0 - 2.5 (petrol)

Performance

Power: 150 - 245 HP158 - 230 HP
Torque: 187 - 350 NM186 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7 - 11.8 seconds6 - 11.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.7 - 12.39.3 - 10.7
Subaru Legacy petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Subaru Forester.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.75 m4.48 m
Width: 1.73 m1.74 m
Height: 1.47 m1.59 m
Subaru Legacy is 27 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 12 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 459 litres387 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1649 litresno data
Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity.
Subaru Legacy has 72 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester.
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 1 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`980~ 1`750
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
high
Average price (€): 34003600
Pros and Cons: Subaru Legacy has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
Subaru Forester has
  • only petrol engines available
  • better manoeuvrability
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