2019 Ford Fusion vs 2019 Subaru Legacy

2019 Ford Fusion

#18 in Mid-Size Cars

2019 Subaru Legacy

#11 in Mid-Size Cars

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FWD S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD S	21	31	$21,927	$22,840
FWD SE	23	34	$22,915	$24,120
AWD SE	20	29	$26,386	$27,775
FWD SEL	23	34	$27,151	$28,580
AWD SEL	20	29	$30,302	$32,065
FWD Titanium	21	31	$32,623	$34,340
AWD Titanium	20	29	$34,523	$36,340
AWD Sport	17	26	$38,014	$40,015

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2.5i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2.5i	25	34	$21,301	$22,545
2.5i Premium	25	34	$23,316	$24,695
2.5i Sport	25	34	$25,250	$26,795
2.5i Limited	25	34	$27,455	$29,245
3.6R Limited	20	28	$29,529	$31,545

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,927

$21,301

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,840

$22,545

Monthly Payment Estimate

$381 / month

$376 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Ford Fusion’s good looks get shoppers in the door, but this sedan is starting to show its age.

The 2019 Subaru Legacy is no thrill machine, but this under-the-radar mid-size sedan is hard to beat for its comfort, safety, and value.

TCC Likes

Still looks good after all these years
An engine for every need and budget
Thrifty Fusion Hybrid

Safety comes standard
Roomy, comfortable interior
All-season confidence

TCC Dislikes

Been around for a while
Due to be discontinued
Tight rear seat

Light on performance
Optional 6-cylinder guzzles fuel
Just average to look at

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.8

104.6

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

38.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

Second Hip Room (in)

54.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

58.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

57.3

Front Leg Room (in)

44.3

42.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

108.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.2

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.7

62.2

Length, Overall (in)

191.7

188.8

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

11.8

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

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P225/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P225/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

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)

3411

3514

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 7

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

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 4500

174 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

997

Displacement

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 6000

175 @ 5800

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

44W

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.58 - 0.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.07

3.90

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Fusion

Subaru Legacy

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1

6.0

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

2019 Ford Fusion

2019 Fusion selection looks good
Up to $4,750 in factory cash
Lease from $259 for 36 months
0% APR for 60 months + up to $2,750 bonus

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2019 Subaru Legacy

2019 Legacy easy to find
No factory cash, but dealer discounting likely
Lease from $215 for 36 months
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