Toyota Avensis 2009 vs Subaru Legacy 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 24 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Corolla Verso | 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 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: | 4.70 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Avensis is 4 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 509 litres | 486 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Avensis has 23 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The Subaru Legacy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.6 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Toyota Avensis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Avensis scores higher in safety tests, but Subaru Legacy is better rated in child safety tests. The Toyota Avensis scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4800 | |
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