2009 Toyota Prius vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 253 kg more than 2009 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (82 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Prius | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Toyota | Subaru |
Model | Prius | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 4.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |