2011 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Equinox 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 74 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 134 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Equinox | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Equinox | Legacy |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1717 kg | 1583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |