2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 10 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.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Legacy | Jetta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1778 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |