2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo 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 2,455 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 92 kg more than 2011 Ford Mondeo. 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 Ford Mondeo. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Legacy | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2455 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |