2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 3 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 502 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Subaru | SsangYong |
| Model | Legacy | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 13.2 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 | 1470 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
