2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (162 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 119 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Traverse | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
