2007 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Terracan 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 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 610 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, both vehicles can yield 339 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Terracan has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Hyundai Subaru
Model Terracan Legacy
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2900 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 247 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97.1 mm 99.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.3:1 8.4:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.9 seconds 6.5 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2155 kg 1545 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.6 L/100km 10.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 64 L


 

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