2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT SportShift
To start off, both 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium and 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT SportShift were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT SportShift is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 242 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT SportShift weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium.
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, both vehicles can yield 310 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT SportShift has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT SportShift will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium | 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT SportShift | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
