2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Legacy | X3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
