Subaru Legacy 2009 vs Honda Civic 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Legacy) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Honda Civic) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 265 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 125 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 5.1 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 5.6 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 840 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Honda Civic 2005 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda Civic 2005 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is larger. Subaru Legacy is 48 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity. Subaru Legacy has 31 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.2 metres more than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`900 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2000 | |
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