2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Seat Leon

To start off, both 2007 Subaru Legacy and 2007 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon. 2007 Seat Leon has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Leon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Subaru Legacy 2007 Seat Leon
Make Subaru Seat
Model Legacy Leon
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 297 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89.2 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 11.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 243 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.9 seconds 8.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1505 kg 1260 kg
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 7.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 55 L


 

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