Hyundai i40 2015 vs Subaru Legacy 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai i40) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Legacy) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai i40 engine produces 34 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 105 NM more than Subaru Legacy. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i40 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: | 4.74 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i40 is 6 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i40 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 506 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1672 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.94 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.26 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 12 000 | |
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