2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 BMW 118.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy (340 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 118 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |