Subaru Legacy 2006 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 172 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 229 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Legacy engine produces 78 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Subaru Forester. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.70 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 17 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 28 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 433 litres | 450 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, 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: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 1 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3600 | |
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