Chevrolet Cavalier (2003 – 2005) vs Subaru Legacy (2002 – 2003): specs compared
The Subaru Legacy is the more powerful of the two, with up to 156 hp against 141 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 9.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 180 km/h. The Chevrolet Cavalier uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,188 kg against 1,365 kg.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Cavalier
2003 – 2005
|
Subaru
Legacy
2002 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2002 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 141 hp | 125 – 156 hp |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 184 – 223 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 – 10.3 s | 9.0 – 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 180 km/h | 194 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 8.4 L/100 km | 9.2 – 9.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 – 4,641 mm | 4,600 mm |
| Width | 1,712 – 1,745 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,346 – 1,392 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,644 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,188 – 1,191 kg | 1,365 – 1,385 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.