Dodge Magnum 2003 vs Subaru Legacy 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 253 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 226 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Dodge Magnum is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Magnum engine produces 88 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 114 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Dodge Magnum reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 8.3 | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Magnum consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Magnum could require 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Legacy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dodge Magnum engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Dodge Magnum 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: | 5.02 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Dodge Magnum is larger. Dodge Magnum is 30 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 15 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Magnum is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2013 litres | 429 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1649 litres | |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage capacity. Dodge Magnum has 1584 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2000 | |
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