2006 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R 4WD vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium
To start off, both 2006 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R 4WD and 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R 4WD 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 Premium weights approximately 88 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R 4WD.
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 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium (310 Nm @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R 4WD. (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R 4WD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R 4WD | 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0 GT Premium | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
