Subaru Legacy 1997 vs Honda Civic 1996

 
Subaru Legacy
1997 - 1999
Honda Civic
1996 - 1998
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 116 HP160 HP
Torque: 172 NM153 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 seconds8.1 seconds
Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving.
Subaru Legacy engine produces 44 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 19 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.48.4
The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Subaru Legacy consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 630 km in combined cycle530 km in combined cycle
760 km on highway650 km on highway
Subaru Legacy gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 22 years11 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed also on Honda CRX
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.60 m4.46 m
Width: 1.70 m1.70 m
Height: 1.40 m1.39 m
Subaru Legacy is 14 cm longer than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Legacy is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 455 litres335 litres
Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity.
Subaru Legacy has 120 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 1.4 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8701`690
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

above average
Subaru Legacy has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 1400800
Pros and Cons: Subaru Legacy has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Honda Civic has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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