Subaru Legacy (2003 – 2006) vs Acura TL (2003 – 2008): specs compared
The Acura TL is the more powerful of the two, with up to 273 hp against 265 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 6.9 s. The Subaru Legacy uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,305 kg against 1,579 kg. At 4,808 mm, the Acura TL is 142 mm longer than the Subaru Legacy.
| Specification |
Subaru
Legacy
2003 – 2006
|
Acura
TL
2003 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2006 | 2003 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 137 – 245 hp | 261 – 273 hp |
| Torque | 187 – 297 Nm | 316 – 323 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 11.2 s | 6.0 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 243 km/h | 225 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 11.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 mm | 4,808 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,425 – 1,435 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,305 – 1,490 kg | 1,579 – 1,655 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.