Comparing the 2023 Subaru Legacy to Other Mid-Size Sedans

2023 Subaru Legacy

The sophisticated sedan gets upgraded safety, updated technology, and new high-energy style with the 2023 Subaru Legacy. Enhanced EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology gives you extra standard protection, newly available wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration makes every trip more enjoyable, and the Legacy Sport now features a powerful 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine with 260 horsepower for even more thrills. Subaru engineers tested and tightened the Legacy Sport suspension for upgraded response and precision control you can feel in every corner. The 2023 Legacy is built to protect you and the ones you love with proven Subaru engineering and the advanced active safety features like standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology and the available DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System. The standard direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine provides 182 horsepower and features Auto Start-Stop Technology with a combined fuel economy of up to 35 MPG highway. With an expansive 18.5-gallon fuel tank, this gives Legacy over 640 miles of total highway range – taking you farther on your daily adventures. The 2023 Legacy also gives you the all-weather confidence to tackle almost any road in almost any weather condition with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and more standard all-weather capability than the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, or Hyundai Sonata. The spacious, sophisticated interior of the Legacy is updated for 2023 with even more comfort, convenience, and technology. A 12-way power front driver’s seat is available with a four-way power lumbar adjustment. For more enjoyable driving in cold weather, an available 360-degree heated steering wheel can warm up your hands. The 2023 Legacy gives every passenger their own comfortable space with up to 105.5 cubic feet of passenger room – more than Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, or Hyundai Sonata. In back, rear-seat passengers can stretch out with 39.5 inches of rear legroom. The Touring XT interior features genuine Nappa leather upholstery, enveloping you and your passengers with soft, comfortable accommodations and rich, warm style. The Harman Kardon premium audio system captures detail-rich acoustics through enhanced sound control and superior high sound output. At the heart of the system lies a high-performance 8-channel class-D amplifier pumping out 576 equivalent watts of power. The amplifier works to efficiently distribute clean audio signals to the vehicle’s 12-speaker sound system – including a dedicated center channel speaker and subwoofer. Harman’s Clari-Fi™ Technology restores and corrects audio fidelity, resulting in musical reproduction that sounds clearer, crisper, and more dynamic. One of the Legacy’s biggest advantages has always been its legendary Subaru reliability. But it’s not just a legend — 95% of Subaru Legacy vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today, more than Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima or Kia K5.

Compare 2023 Subaru Legacy to Competitive Brand Mid-Size Sedans

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Sedan	Subaru Legacy	Hyundai Sonata	Toyota Camry	Kia K5	Honda Accord	Nissan Altima
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Trims	Base, Premium, Limited, Sport, Touring XT	SE, SEL, SEL Plus, N Line, Limited,	LE, SE, SE Nightshade, XLE, XSE, TRD	LXS, GT-Line, GT-Line AWD, EX, GT	LX, EX	S, SV, SR, SL, SR VC Turbo
Color Options	6	7	13	6	8	9
Engine	2.4-liter Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® 4-cyl	2.5L Turbo MPI/GDI	2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinder	2.5L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Engine	1.5L Turbocharged Inline 4-cyl	2.0-liter VC-Turbo® 4-cyl.
Horsepower	260 hp	290 hp	206 hp	290 hp	192 hp	248 hp
Torque	277 lb-ft	311 lb-ft	186 lb-ft	311 lb-ft	192 lb-ft	267 lb-ft
Transmission	Lineartronic® CVT	6-speed automatic w/ SHIFTRONIC®	Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed ECT-I	8-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch Auto	CVT	Xtronic CVT®
DriveTrain	Symmetrical AWD	FWD	FWD, AWD	FWD, AWD	FWD	FWD, AWD
Fuel Economy (Hwy/City)	27/35/30*	28/38/32*	28/39/32*	28/38/32*	29/37/32*	27/39/32
Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	15.8 gal.	15.8 gal.	14.8 gal.	16.2 gal.
0-60	8.35 sec.	5.0 sec.	5.8 sec.	5.7 sec.	7.2 sec.	4.6 sec
Cargo Volume (cu.ft.)	15.1 cu. ft.	16.0 cu. ft.	15.1 cu. ft.	16.0 cu. ft.	16.7 cu. ft.	15.4 cu. ft.
Headroom (Front/Rear)	39.4/37.2	40.0/38.4	38.3/38.0	40.2/37.8 in.	39.5/37.3	39.1/36.9
Legroom (Front/Rear)	42.8/39.5	46.1/34.8	42.1/38.0	46.1/35.2 in.	42.3/40.8	43.8/35.2
Ground Clearance	5.9 in.	5.3 in.	5.7 in.	5.3 in.	5.3 in.	7.4 in.
Infotainment	SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Touchscreen	10.25-in Color Touchscreen Display	9-in. touchscreen	Kia Connect 10.25-in Color Touchscreen Display	12.3-in Touchscreen	NissanConnect® 12.3″ color display with multi-touch control
Sound System	Harman Kardon® premium audio system	Bose Premium Audio System w/ 12 Speakers	JBL® * Premium Audio w/ 9 speakers including subwoofer and amplifier	Bose Premium Audio System w/ 12 Speakers	160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers	Bose Premium Audio System w/ 9 Speakers
Base Price	$24,395*	$25,250⁠*	$26,220*	$25,290*	$27,295*	$25,490*

Subaru Legacy vs. Hyundai Sonata

With Symmetrical All Wheel Drive and higher ground clearance, Subaru Legacy will be ready to traverse inclement weather and more challenging terrain than Hyundai Sonata.
Rear passengers can stretch out in your Legacy with much more rear legroom than the Sonata.
A larger gas tank capacity means fewer stops at the gas station in your Subaru Legacy.
Enjoy superb connectivity with an intuitive 11.6 inch touchscreen that give you access to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Subaru STARLINK in your Legacy as compared to 10.25 inches in the Sonata.
The Subaru Legacy offers more for your money as the more affordable option with more standard features when compared to the Hyundai Sonata.

Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Camry

Subaru Legacy offers impressive interior space for you and your passengers to stretch out in, more than Toyota Camry.
The Subaru Boxer engine performs with more horsepower and torque than the standard base engine of Toyota Camry.
Even with more a powerful engine, Legacy manages to perform with comparable fuel efficiency to Camry.
Couple that superior fuel efficiency with a larger capacity fuel tank and go much further in your Legacy.
Feel more connected and in control with the Subaru STARLINK 11.6 inch touchscreen with better visibility than the Toyota 9 inch multimedia infotainment.
Subaru Legacy offers more for your money as the more affordable option with more standard features when compared to the Toyota Camry.

Subaru Legacy vs. Kia K5

With Symmetrical All Wheel Drive and higher ground clearance, Subaru Legacy will be ready to traverse inclement weather and more challenging terrain than Kia K5.
While Kia K5 does offer AWD, it is not a standard specification on all trim levels.
Subaru tuned the suspension to deliver a plush ride and hides pavement imperfections well compared to K5.
Rear passengers can stretch out in your Legacy with much more rear legroom than the K5.
A larger gas tank capacity means fewer stops at the gas station in your Subaru Legacy that the Kia K5.
Enjoy superb connectivity with an intuitive 11.6 inch touchscreen that give you access to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Subaru STARLINK in your Legacy as compared to 10.25 inches in the K5.
Both cars offer 12-speaker audio systems as optional upgrades, but Subaru Legacy is exceptional with almost 600 watts and Clari-Fi tech for crystal clear sound.
The Subaru Legacy offers more for your money as the more affordable option with more standard features when compared to the Kia K5.

Subaru Legacy vs. Honda Accord

With more trim levels, more color options, more horsepower, more torque, the Subaru Legacy is, well, just more when compared to the Honda Accord.
Even with a much larger engine in the Subaru Boxer engine, Legacy is able to maintain a comparable fuel efficiency to Accord.
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. well-tuned suspension, greater ground clearance, and more capability factors allow Subaru Legacy to be ready for any type of weather or terrain and give you a polished ride with great handling in comparison with Accord.
Legacy offers more legroom to stretch out than Accord. Tall drivers need look no further than Legacy for a comfortable ride.
A Premium Harman Kardon® Audio System is available in Subaru Legacy, however in Honda Accord I.C.E. (gas=powered vehicles) models, no premium audio options are available. Buyers must purchase Hybrid models to have that option in the Honda Accord.
The Subaru Legacy offers more for your money as the more affordable option with more standard features when compared to the Honda Accord.

Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Altima

Convenience is key–with better fuel efficiency and a larger gas tank, make fewer stops at the pump with Subaru Legacy.
The Subaru Legacy has a better 5-year value retention than Nissan Altima.
Safety is Key. Keep the most important things in your life safe with more standard safety features and higher safety ratings that Nissan Altima.
Rear passengers can stretch out in your Legacy with much more rear legroom than the Altima.
Symmetrical All Wheel Drive is standard on your Subaru Legacy, while Nissan Altima has Front Wheel Drive Standard with an available All Wheel Drive at extra cost.
Both Subaru and Nissan offer a basic 3 year/36,000 mile warranty on all new vehicles.
The Subaru Legacy offers more for your money as the more affordable option with more standard features when compared to the Nissan Altima.

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