Subaru Legacy 1998 vs Subaru Legacy 2006

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Subaru Legacy
1998 - 2002
Subaru Legacy
2006 - 2009
Body: Estate car / wagonSedan
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol)2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Subaru Legacy 2006 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 125 - 156 HP150 - 250 HP
Torque: 184 - 223 NM187 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 - 12.2 seconds6.9 - 11.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.6 - 9.95.6 - 12.1
Subaru Legacy 1998 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Subaru Legacy 2006.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.68 m4.70 m
Width: 1.70 m1.73 m
Height: 1.52 m1.43 m
Subaru Legacy 1998 is smaller, but higher.
Subaru Legacy 1998 is 2 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy 2006, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy 1998 is 10 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 528 litres433 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1646 litresno data
Subaru Legacy 1998 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Legacy 1998 has 95 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy 2006. The Subaru Legacy 2006 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters11.6 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy 1998 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy 2006.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`924~ 1`980
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
high
no data
Average price (€): 12003000
Pros and Cons: Subaru Legacy has
  • only petrol engines available
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Subaru Legacy has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
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