2009 Subaru Impreza vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 203 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Impreza | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Impreza | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
