2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,455 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mini Cooper | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mini | Subaru |
Model | Cooper | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |