Subaru Legacy 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
Subaru Legacy
2001 - 2003
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 156 HP115 HP
Torque: 223 NM265 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 seconds11 seconds
Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive.
Subaru Legacy engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 42 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.85.6
Real fuel consumption: 11.0 l/100km6.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 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 BMW 3 series, 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 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 610 km in combined cycle1120 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway1400 km on highway
540 km with real consumption1030 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.60 m4.47 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Subaru Legacy is 13 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 465 litres440 litres
Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity.
Subaru Legacy has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 1.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9101`895
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

below average
Subaru Legacy has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 220 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 34002400
Rating in user reviews: 7.6/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Subaru Legacy has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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