Subaru Legacy 2017 vs Hyundai Elantra 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 149 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 26 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 900 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | Used also on Hyundai Kona | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Elantra 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: | 4.80 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is larger. Subaru Legacy is 23 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 458 litres | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Legacy has 33 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. 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: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.6 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | no data | |
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