Compare 2014 Ford Fusion vs 2014 Subaru Legacy

2014 Ford Fusion
2014 Subaru Legacy
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4-Door Sedan S FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Fusion 4-Door Sedan S FWD 22 34 $20,488 $21,970
Fusion 4-Door Sedan S Hybrid FWD 44 41 $24,497 $26,270
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE FWD 22 34 $22,079 $23,935
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE Hybrid FWD 44 41 $25,166 $27,280
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium AWD 22 31 $30,074 $32,600
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium FWD 22 33 $28,229 $30,600
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium Hybrid FWD 44 41 $30,074 $32,600
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan SE Luxury 40 36 $32,011 $34,700
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan Titanium 40 36 $33,671 $36,500
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4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i 24 32 $20,119 $21,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Limited 24 32 $24,343 $25,895
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Limited PZEV 24 32 $24,651 $26,195
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i PZEV 24 32 $20,428 $21,595
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Premium 24 32 $21,990 $23,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Premium PZEV 24 32 $22,301 $23,595
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Sport 24 32 $23,784 $25,245
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Sport PZEV 24 32 $24,089 $25,545
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i 21 29 $19,201 $20,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Limited 18 25 $27,097 $28,895
Pricing
Invoice Price
$20,488
$20,119
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$21,970
$21,295
Monthly Payment Estimate
$366 / month
$355 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
9.0
8.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2014 Ford Fusion has stunning good looks, satisfying performance, and top-notch safety and fuel economy--all without skimping on the interior space and ride comfort that really means something to mid-size sedan shoppers. The 2014 Subaru Legacy continues to represent a good value as a sporty, affordable, all-wheel-drive sedan that's fun to drive--as long as you're not looking for the latest gadgets and gimmicks.
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Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 24 mpg
Highway
34 mpg 32 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Cars Mid-Size Cars
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.8 103
Front Hip Room (in)
55 54.5
Second Leg Room (in)
38.3 37.8
Front Head Room (in)
39.2 40.3
Second Hip Room (in)
54.4 53.9
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.8 56.3
Second Head Room (in)
37.8 37.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.9 56.1
Front Leg Room (in)
44.3 43
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.4 62
Wheelbase (in)
112.2 108.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.9 71.7
Track Width, Front (in)
62.7 61.6
Length, Overall (in)
191.7 187.2
Height, Overall (in)
58.1 59.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 5.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
16 14.7
Brakes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 11.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 11.3
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.5 18.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.6 36.8
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P215/60HR16 P205/60VR16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P215/60HR16 P205/60VR16
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3431 3392
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6.5 16 X 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6.5 16 X 6.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
500 490
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 110
Engine
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded H-4
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
175 @ 4500 174 @ 4100
Engine Order Code
997 NA
Displacement
2.5 L/152 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
175 @ 6000 173 @ 5600
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
34 32
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 24
Transmission
Trans Order Code
44W NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 3.58 - 0.62
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.07 3.70
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 -
Trans Type
6 6
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 3.67
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Fusion Subaru Legacy
Body Style
Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.0 (Est) 6.6
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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