2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Subaru Legacy 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 138 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 411 kg more than 2013 Ford Fiesta. 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 2013 Ford Fiesta. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fiesta. 2012 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Legacy | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1976 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
