2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE
To start off, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is newer by 4 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE weights approximately 322 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE | |
| Make | Subaru | Jaguar |
| Model | Legacy | F-TYPE |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1535 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2909 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
