2012 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Traverse would be higher. 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 110 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 571 kg more than 2013 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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, 2013 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Traverse | Legacy |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2113 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5207 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1991 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1505 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |