2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 175 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 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2007 Toyota Avensis (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
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2006 Subaru Legacy | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Legacy | Avensis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |