2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 897 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2003 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legacy | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
