2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sedona (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 249 kg more than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Kia Sedona (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sedona | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sedona | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |