2009 Fiat Doblo vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Fiat Doblo 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 110 kg more than 2009 Fiat Doblo.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Doblo. 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 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Doblo. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Doblo. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Fiat Doblo | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Doblo | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |