2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5 AWD vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Wagon
To start off, both 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5 AWD and 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Wagon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Wagon (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5 AWD. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Wagon should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5 AWD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Wagon weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5 AWD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 2.5i Wagon (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5 AWD. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5 AWD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5 AWD | 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Wagon | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2455 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
