Car comparison

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GTvsLexus ES V (XV40) 350

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

Lexus ES V (XV40)

350

275 hp3456 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2012

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
  • Largest trunk
    486 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Lexus ES V (XV40) 350

  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruLegacy V2.5 GTLexusES V (XV40)350
Power
265hp198kW
275hp205kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
344Nm254lb-ft
Curb weight
1,577kg3,477lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
59.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.6s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.5s
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
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,735mm186in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,505mm59in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,750mm108in
2,775mm109in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
486L
-
Max trunk volume-
425L
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 GTLexus ES V (XV40) 350PowerTorque
  • Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT: Power / Torque
  • Lexus ES V (XV40) 350: 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
LexusES V (XV40)3506,200 rpm-6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruLegacy V2.5 GTLexusES V (XV40)350
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
24.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 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
163 km/h
101 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
LexusES V (XV40)350
275 hp
205 kW

Lexus ES V (XV40) 350 has 10 hp more than Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT and Lexus ES V (XV40) 350: 10 hp (7 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
LexusES V (XV40)350
344 Nm
254 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
LexusES V (XV40)350
1,635 kg
3,605 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
LexusES V (XV40)350
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
LexusES V (XV40)3506.8 s

Although Lexus ES V (XV40) 350 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 Lexus ES V (XV40) 350: 0.6 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
LexusES V (XV40)350
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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
LexusES V (XV40)350
275 hp
205 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
LexusES V (XV40)350
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruLegacy V2.5 GTLexusES V (XV40)350
Power
265 hp
198 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
344 Nm
254 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Trunk score
486 L
17.2 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

  • Has 6 Nm more
  • Is 58 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 61 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Lexus ES V (XV40) 350

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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