2009 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Elantra and 2009 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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2009 Hyundai Elantra | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Elantra | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.9 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |