Subaru Legacy 1999 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Legacy engine produces 6 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 14 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 280'000 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: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2004 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 23 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 473 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Subaru Legacy has 18 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the Subaru Legacy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Legacy has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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