2009 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Ford Galaxy 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 145 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 Ford Galaxy. 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 (340 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Galaxy. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Galaxy 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 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Galaxy | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2293 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |