2011 Subaru Impreza vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2011 Subaru Impreza and 2011 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 163 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.

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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Subaru Impreza 2011 Subaru Legacy
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Impreza Legacy
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Horse Power 170 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1558 kg
Vehicle Length 4415 mm 4775 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1476 mm 1535 mm
Wheelbase Size 2619 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.7 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 65 L


 

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