2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2012 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 156 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd. 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 Kia Cee'd. 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 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Subaru | Kia |
Model | Legacy | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |