2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester 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. Both 2009 Subaru Forester and 2007 Subaru Legacy are equipped with a 2,457 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 114 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. 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 Subaru Forester (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Forester | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Forester | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |