2006 Pontiac G6 vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Pontiac G6 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 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac G6 (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 38 kg more than 2006 Pontiac G6.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac G6. 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 Pontiac G6 (301 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac G6 | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | G6 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
