2007 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Captiva and 2007 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Captiva | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
