How Subaru Leaves its Mark on the Midsize Sedan Segment with the Efficient, Effective Legacy

"Midsize" doesn't have to mean middle-of-the-road or average. For the Subaru brand, "midsize sedan" means just the right amount of ... well, everything The Subaru Legacy is one seriously well-equipped vehicle with many advanced safety features, plenty of cabin space, and performance-oriented skills. The latest Legacy maintains its spot at the top of the family-car segment with a kind of surefooted sportiness that is rarely offered in the segment.

See how the Legacy is a vehicle of one by reading the comparison below between this Subaru sedan and the Honda Accord:

The Subaru Legacy versus the Honda Accord

• Regardless of which of its two engine options you choose, the Legacy will provide a smooth and efficient ride, The base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine equipped with a standard CVT earns better fuel economy ratings than the base manual Accord model. In the same vein, the V6-equipped Legacy model also takes fewer sips of fuel than the six-cylinder Accord coupe-- and the Legacy accomplishes both of these tasks while offering all-weather drivability, as well.


• Passengers are pampered in the Legacy with more front legroom and headroom, as well as more rear hip room and shoulder room then the Accord. The Legacy boasts greater overall passenger volume than the Accord for a more road-trip-friendly ride.
• Contemporary connectivity comes standard with the Legacy, as well, with smartphone app integration and Aha audio streaming built into the base model. Honda has Accord drivers pay more for these luxuries.


• Arguable the Legacy's biggest selling point is its standard all-wheel drive system -- all-weather traction that is not available on the front-wheel-drive-only Accord.


• Luggage will also be riding in the lap of luxury in the latest Legacy thanks to the versatility of s standard 60/40-split folding rear seats. The Accord buries this kind of flexibility in higher trims.


• An available Subaru STARLINK® Connected Services offers everything from emergency assistance and automatic collision notification to remote vehicle access and stolen vehicle recovery. Neither emergency telematics nor a security system is available on the Accord.

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