Car comparison

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GTvsHyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDI

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

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF)

2.0 Turbo GDI

271 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDI

  • Most powerful
    271 hp
    202 kW
  • Highest torque
    365 Nm
    269 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    523 L
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruLegacy V2.5 GTHyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
Power
265hp198kW
271hp202kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,577kg3,477lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
20.6s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,735mm186in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,505mm59in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,750mm108in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
486L
523L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GTHyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDIPowerTorque
  • Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDI: 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI6,000 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruLegacy V2.5 GTHyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
32.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
151 km/h
94 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
271 hp
202 kW

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDI has 6 hp more than Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT and Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDI: 6 hp (4 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
365 Nm
269 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
1,520 kg
3,351 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI8.5 s

Although Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDI 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 Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDI: 2.3 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
271 hp
202 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
Power
271 hp
202 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruLegacy V2.5 GTHyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.0 Turbo GDI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
271 hp
202 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
8.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 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
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Trunk score
486 L
17.2 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

  • Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.0 Turbo GDI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 57 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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