2012 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2012 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 533 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. 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 Chevrolet Traverse (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Traverse | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2113 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5207 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1991 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
