2010 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Sonata (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Hyundai Sonata (242 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy. 2012 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Subaru | Hyundai |
Model | Legacy | Sonata |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4821 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2794 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |