Acura TSX (2008 – 2014) vs Subaru Legacy (2008 – 2009): specs compared
The Acura TSX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 245 hp. The Subaru Legacy is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 243 km/h against 227 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,360 kg against 1,542 kg.
| Specification |
Acura
TSX
2008 – 2014
|
Subaru
Legacy
2008 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2014 | 2008 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 284 hp | 150 – 246 hp |
| Torque | 233 – 344 Nm | 227 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 s | 6.9 – 11.7 s |
| Top speed | 227 km/h | 201 – 243 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 11.2 L/100 km | 5.6 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,727 mm | 4,699 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,425 – 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,542 – 1,669 kg | 1,360 – 1,607 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

