2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Rio would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2008 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio. 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 2008 Kia Rio. 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 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Subaru | Kia |
| Model | Legacy | Rio |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 1153 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
