2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2011 Fiat Croma is newer by 2 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Croma. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 500 kg more than 2011 Fiat Croma. 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 2011 Fiat Croma. 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, 2011 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
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2009 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Fiat Croma | |
Make | Subaru | Fiat |
Model | Legacy | Croma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |