2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Subaru Legacy (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Subaru | Kia |
| Model | Legacy | Carens |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
