2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman

To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 80 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. 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 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. 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 (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Subaru Legacy 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman
Make Subaru Mini
Model Legacy Cooper Clubman
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 124 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 154 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 1235 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1684 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1427 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 50 L