Subaru Legacy 2009 vs Hyundai i40 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 34 HP more power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Hyundai i40. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1890 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1250 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i40 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: | 4.78 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.47 m | |
| Subaru Legacy and Hyundai i40 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1660 litres | 1719 litres | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 27 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i40 (by 59 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.5 metres more than that of the Hyundai i40, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai i40 scores higher in safety tests. The Hyundai i40 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5600 | |
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