Opel Astra 2012 vs Subaru Legacy 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 30 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.54 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 8 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1660 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 26 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Legacy (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Astra scores higher in safety tests, but Subaru Legacy is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4000 | |
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