2001 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 992 kg more than 2001 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (177 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legacy | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
