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: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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): | 10.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
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, Subaru Legacy has 17 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.6 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 (kg): | 2`030 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3600 | |
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