2006 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 28 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
