Subaru Legacy 2012 vs Toyota Avensis 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 26 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Avensis engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Legacy is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 543 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 127 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.3 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 7200 | |
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