2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Charger 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 6 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 108 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
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 Dodge Charger (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Dodge | Subaru |
Model | Charger | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |