2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 170 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. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 98 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2008 Subaru Legacy (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
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2009 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Legacy | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |