2006 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Uplander and 2006 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 780 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Uplander 2006 Subaru Legacy
Make Chevrolet Subaru
Model Uplander Legacy
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Minivan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3491 cc 2456 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 201 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 293 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2360 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 5200 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 64 L


 

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