2008 Peugeot 207 vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2008 Peugeot 207 and 2008 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 358 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Peugeot 207 2008 Subaru Legacy
Make Peugeot Subaru
Model 207 Legacy
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 119 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 232 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4400 RPM
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1608 kg
Vehicle Length 3740 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.2 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 49 L 64 L