Honda Accord 2005 vs Subaru Legacy 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Honda Accord) 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: | 140 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. Honda Accord engine produces 105 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 43 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Honda Accord over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 Subaru Legacy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Honda Accord 2005 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda Accord 2005 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord and Subaru Legacy are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 459 litres | 433 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage capacity. Honda Accord has 26 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.1 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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