Subaru Legacy 2007 vs Toyota RAV4 2003
| 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 | 2.4 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: | 173 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Legacy engine produces 12 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.8 | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Subaru Legacy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 630 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Legacy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota RAV4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Previa, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota RAV4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2003 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.68 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is larger, but lower. Subaru Legacy is 53 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Legacy is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 433 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1909 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity. Subaru Legacy has 33 litres more trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.9 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`854 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3200 | |
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