
The Honda Accord and Toyota Camry are leaders among mid-size sedans thanks to their perceived reliability and dependability.
The Camry’s more conservative and offers a hybrid version that’s very fuel efficient.
The Accord has an upscale interior with stretch-out space and good looks—and a hybrid edition.
The Altima offers all-wheel drive—the Legacy makes it standard—but its interior is plainer and it’s likely to be less expensive than its rivals.
The Sonata is a more stylish sedan, and its hybrid offers sky-high fuel economy.
The Malibu is hanging on for Chevrolet, its best look may be its low price in base trims.
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The 2021 Subaru Legacy aces its value and safety tests, and gets a pass on the rest. |
The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu swings with great styling and space, but strikes out on safety. |
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata wears luxury threads in pricey models, but all versions get excellent safety and warranty coverage. |
The 2021 Toyota Camry elevates its family-sedan game with grabby looks and hybrid power. |
The 2020 Honda Accord is one of the best sedans available, a must-drive for any shopper. |
The 2020 Nissan Altima is a handsome sedan with a great-looking price. |
MSRP From | |||||
$22,895 | $22,140 | $23,700 | $24,970 | $24,270 | $24,300 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 54 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 53 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 47 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded H-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars |
Style Name | |||||
CVT | 4-Door Sedan L | SE 2.5L | LE Automatic (Natl) | LX 1.5T CVT | 2.5 S Sedan |
Drivetrain | |||||
All Wheel | 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 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | |||||
CVT w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2021 Subaru Legacy vs. 2021 Chevrolet Malibu | 2021 Subaru Legacy vs. 2021 Hyundai Sonata | 2021 Subaru Legacy vs. 2021 Toyota Camry | 2021 Subaru Legacy vs. 2020 Honda Accord | 2021 Subaru Legacy vs. 2020 Nissan Altima |