2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Renault Duster
To start off, 2012 Renault Duster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2012 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 310 kg more than 2012 Renault Duster. 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 2012 Renault Duster. 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 (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Duster. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Duster 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.
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2007 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Renault Duster | |
Make | Subaru | Renault |
Model | Legacy | Duster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |