2009 Saturn Vue vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Saturn Vue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Vue (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Saturn Vue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Saturn Vue (227 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Saturn Vue | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Saturn | Subaru |
Model | Vue | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 227 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |