Subaru Legacy 2009 vs Honda Accord 2008
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 234 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
|
Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 64 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 116 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.0 | |
|
The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
|
Subaru Legacy is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Legacy is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1252 litres | |
|
Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Legacy has 91 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.6 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Subaru Legacy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Subaru Legacy has
|
Honda Accord has
| |