2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2008 Suzuki Splash
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Suzuki Splash. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Suzuki Splash would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Splash. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 528 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Splash. 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 Suzuki Splash. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Splash. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Subaru | Suzuki |
| Model | Legacy | Splash |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1535 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.3 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
