2005 Saturn Vue vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Vue (250 HP) has 102 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn Vue weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saturn Vue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Vue. (328 Nm). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn Vue | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Saturn | Subaru |
| Model | Vue | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |
