2009 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2009 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 410 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2009 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2009 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Jeep Wrangler 2009 Subaru Legacy
Make Jeep Subaru
Model Wrangler Legacy
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3778 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 321 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2043 kg 1633 kg
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 64 L


 

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