2013 Subaru Legacy vs. Its Competition

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Sep 17, 2012

The 2013 Subaru Legacy is the same size as mainstream competitors like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, and Ford Fusion, but it competes more with sportier sedans like the Mazda Mazda6 and Volkswagen Passat.

The Mazda6, like the Legacy, is a pleasure to drive yet still offers a roomy interior.

The new, larger Passat has moved somewhat away from its sporty sedan roots and become more of a mainstream competitor to the volume models.

Neither of those cars offers all-wheel drive, and that same critique applies to the Camry and Accord.

Now in its fourth year, though, the Legacy faces tougher competition from all-new versions of the Camry (in 2012), and the Accord, Altima, and Fusion (in 2013).

The Fusion will have an all-wheel drive model paired to its most powerful four-cylinder engine, and that car may be the best match for the Legacy--though we haven't driven the new Fusion yet.

The new Fusion may win on looks, however, against the somewhat staid Legacy, but the Subaru may offer better overall value.

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8.4 The 2013 Subaru Legacy retains its unique position as an affordable, fun-to-drive mid-size sedan with standard all-wheel drive--and adds some standout safety technology.	9 The 2013 Ford Fusion's more than a rock-star body: it handles better than any other family sedan we've driven, and doesn't cheat on interior room to deliver it.	8.8 The 2013 Honda Accord is one of America's best, most sensible sedans, even if it hasn't changed radically.	8 The 2013 Mazda6 is a little more enjoyable to drive than other mid-size sedans, and its roomy, comfortable interior is another advantage, but it's behind the curve in occupant safety and tech features.	8.2 Briskly updated in the right ways, the 2013 Nissan Altima sedan promises good looks and great gas mileage for those who don't mind a CVT.	8 The redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry remains the most conservative-looking pick among mid-size sedans, but if you want comfort, value, and frugality above all else, it's probably just your style.
MSRP From
$20,295	$21,900	$21,680	$20,725	$21,760	$22,055
Gas Mileage
18 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy	22 MPG City / 47 MPG Hwy	21 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy	18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy	22 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy	21 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas Flat 4	Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas I4
EPA Class
Midsize Cars	Mid-Size Sedan	Midsize Cars	Midsize	Midsize	Midsize Car
Style Name
4dr Sedan H4 Man 2.5i	4dr Sedan S FWD	4dr I4 Man LX	4dr Sedan Man i Sport	4dr Sedan I4 2.5	4dr Sedan I4 Auto L (Natl)
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	5	5	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	4	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Sedan	Sedan	4 Door Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	4 Door Sedan
Transmission
Manual	Automatic w/Manual Shift	Manual	Manual	Continuously Variable Ratio	Automatic w/Manual Shift