Car comparison

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GTvsAcura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru Legacy V

2.5 GT

265 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2012
VS

Acura RL II

3.7 i V6 24V

304 hp3664 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,577 kg
    3,477 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    486 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruLegacy V2.5 GTAcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Power
265hp198kW
304hp227kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
275Nm203lb-ft
Curb weight
1,577kg3,477lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
57.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
53.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.6s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
3,664cc224cu in
Length
4,735mm186in
4,973mm196in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,505mm59in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,750mm108in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,576mm62in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
486L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GTAcura RL II 3.7 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT: Power / Torque
  • Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT5,600 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V6,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruLegacy V2.5 GTAcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
30.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
265 hp
198 kW
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
304 hp
227 kW

Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V has 39 hp more than Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT and Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V: 39 hp (29 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
275 Nm
203 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
1,845 kg
4,068 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
245 km/h
152 mph
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT6.2 s
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V6.7 s

Although Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V has more power, Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT and Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
304 hp
227 kW
6.7 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,973 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruLegacy V2.5 GTAcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Power
265 hp
198 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,973 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Trunk score
486 L
17.2 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 268 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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