2008 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. Both 2008 Nissan Qashqai and 2007 Subaru Legacy are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 47 kg more than 2007 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, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Qashqai | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Qashqai | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |