2009 Renault Trafic vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Renault Trafic 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Trafic.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Trafic. 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 Renault Trafic (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Trafic | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Trafic | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
