2018 Subaru Legacy vs 2018 Toyota Camry

2018 Subaru Legacy

2018 Toyota Camry

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2.5i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2.5i	25	34	$20,979	$22,195
2.5i Premium	25	34	$22,946	$24,295
2.5i Sport	25	34	$24,835	$26,345
2.5i Limited	25	34	$27,317	$29,095
3.6R Limited	20	28	$29,897	$31,945

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Automatic L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Automatic L	29	41	$21,635	$23,645
Automatic LE	28	39	$22,098	$24,150
Automatic SE	28	39	$23,069	$25,350
CVT Hybrid LE	51	53	$25,715	$27,950
Automatic XLE	28	39	$26,026	$28,600
Automatic XSE	28	39	$26,527	$29,150
CVT Hybrid SE	44	47	$27,279	$29,650
CVT Hybrid XLE	44	47	$29,808	$32,400
Automatic XLE V6	22	33	$31,441	$34,550
Automatic XSE V6	22	32	$31,942	$35,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,979

$21,635

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,195

$23,645

Monthly Payment Estimate

$370 / month

$394 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Subaru Legacy may be the best mid-size sedan that buyers largely miss. It skips performance for a good safety record and relative value—not bad things.

The 2018 Toyota Camry remains among the most competitive mid-size sedans, with a sleeker design, higher fuel economy, and carefully calibrated features and options for every buyer.

TCC Likes

Sparkling safety scorecard
Better interior materials
All-wheel-drive confidence

Crisp new shape no longer bland
Sportier to drive, relatively
Active safety features standard

TCC Dislikes

Average performance
Thirsty optional engine
Plain exterior

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Lower seat height may not appeal
Unconvincing SE "sporty" models

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

41 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.6

100.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

42.1

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

55.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

Second Hip Room (in)

54.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

57.7

Second Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

111.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

5.7

Length, Overall (in)

188.8

192.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

14.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.8

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P205/65VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

010B

Front Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P205/65VR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

010B

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3514

3241

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

490

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

174 @ 4000

184 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 5800

203 @ 6600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded H-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.58 - 0.62

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.90

2.80

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.67

4.01

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.03

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

Summary

Vehicle Name

Subaru Legacy

Toyota Camry

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.0

5.2

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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