2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Toyota Prius V
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius V 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Prius V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 111 kg more than 2012 Toyota Prius V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Prius V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius V.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Toyota Prius V | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Legacy | Prius V |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2779 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |