2008 Kia Picanto vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 649 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.

Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Picanto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2008 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Kia Picanto 2010 Subaru Legacy
Make Kia Subaru
Model Picanto Legacy
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1086 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 265 HP
Torque 99 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 928 kg 1577 kg
Vehicle Length 3500 mm 4735 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1506 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 70 L


 

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