2009 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 127 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
