2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 179 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2009 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Subaru | Chevrolet |
| Model | Legacy | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
