Subaru Legacy 2004 vs Honda Accord 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Legacy) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Honda Accord) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 297 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 105 HP more power than Honda Accord, but torque is 43 NM less than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 1010 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru B9 Tribeca | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda FR-V | |
| 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: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Legacy and Honda Accord are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 433 litres | 459 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 26 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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