2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GX AWD Automatic vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R
To start off, both 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GX AWD Automatic and 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R 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 2.5 GX AWD Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GX AWD Automatic weights approximately 117 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R.
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 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GX AWD Automatic (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GX AWD Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R.
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2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GX AWD Automatic | 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.0 R | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Legacy | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 223 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |