2003 Renault Koleos vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 Renault Koleos and 2003 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Koleos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2003 Renault Koleos. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Koleos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Koleos weights approximately 321 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (343 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Koleos. (105 Nm). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Koleos. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2003 Renault Koleos has manual transmission. 2003 Renault Koleos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Koleos | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Koleos | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1761 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
