2007 SsangYong Kyron vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 371 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, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 SsangYong Kyron | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | SsangYong | Subaru |
| Model | Kyron | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
