2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2006 Subaru Legacy and 2006 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. (130 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 209 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Multivan (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 6400 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 2006 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legacy | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 130 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1349 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
