2006 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 1 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Nissan X-Trail. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Nissan X-Trail (270 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan X-Trail | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | X-Trail | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
