Subaru Legacy 2012 vs Subaru Forester 2013
| 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: | 173 HP | 171 HP | |
| Torque: | 229 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Subaru Legacy engine produces 2 HP more power than Subaru Forester, but torque is 6 NM less than Subaru Forester. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.2 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.74 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is larger, but lower. Subaru Legacy is 15 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 3 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1577 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage space. 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: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.5 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: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 10 200 | |
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