2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (241 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 62 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Sportage | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sportage | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |