2005 Seat Toledo vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2005 Seat Toledo and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2005 Seat Toledo. (108 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 159 kg more than 2005 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Toledo. (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Toledo. 2005 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Toledo 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Seat Subaru
Model Toledo Legacy
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1968 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 4150 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 235 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 2400 RPM
Top Speed 193 km/hour 242 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.2 seconds 7.9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1271 kg 1430 kg
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 64 L


 

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