2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2010 Honda Jazz 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 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2010 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Jazz weights approximately 533 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Jazz. 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Legacy | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 42 L |
