2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia

To start off, both 2006 Subaru Legacy and 2006 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 378 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.

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 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (311 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Subaru Legacy 2006 Toyota Sequoia
Make Subaru Toyota
Model Legacy Sequoia
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 4671 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 273 HP
Torque 311 Nm 426 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1633 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 5190 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 100 L


 

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