2012 Toyota Highlander vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Highlander (280 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 621 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Highlander | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Highlander | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
