2006 Toyota Avensis vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 42 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Avensis | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Avensis | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
