2008 Volkswagen New Beetle vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 251 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle 2012 Subaru Legacy
Make Volkswagen Subaru
Model New Beetle Legacy
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2480 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 150 HP 256 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 231 Nm 335 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 1601 kg
Vehicle Length 4100 mm 4775 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 70 L


 

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