Lexus IS 2016 vs Subaru Legacy 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 256 HP | |
| Torque: | 377 NM | 335 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 50 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Subaru Legacy. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.6 | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 830 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller. Lexus IS is 12 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 306 litres | 425 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 119 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`102 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 400 | |
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