2008 Honda Element vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 2 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 317 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Element | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Element | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |