2009 Honda Fit vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 54 kg more than 2009 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Fit. 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 (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Fit has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Fit 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 Honda Fit | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Fit | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |