2013 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2013 Subaru Legacy and 2013 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 83 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Forester |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1611 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1505 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
