2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Fiat Siena

To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 464 kg more than 2011 Fiat Siena.

Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Siena. 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 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Siena.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Subaru Legacy 2011 Fiat Siena
Make Subaru Fiat
Model Legacy Siena
Year Released 2012 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 1242 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 170 HP 0 HP
Torque 230 Nm 102 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type CVT Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1534 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 4775 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 54 L


 

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