2025 Honda Civic Hybrid vs. 2024 Subaru Legacy Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid

2025 Honda
Civic Hybrid

MSRP*: $28,950 to $31,950
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2024 Subaru
Legacy

MSRP*: $24,895 to $38,195
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MPG - City 50 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 47 MPG 31 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 200-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 200 hp 182 - 260 hp
Exterior Length 184.8 in 191.1 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.3 in
Rear 37.1 in
Front 38.3 - 39.4 in
Rear 37.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Legacy than the Honda Civic Hybrid, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Honda Civic Hybrid and the Subaru Legacy in the front seats.

Convenience
With the Subaru Legacy you will definitely be making less frequent stops at the gas station than with the Honda Civic Hybrid, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda Civic Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Legacy.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Civic Hybrid is much slimmer than the Subaru Legacy, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Honda Civic Hybrid is slightly shorter than the Subaru Legacy, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Honda Civic Hybrid has about the same turning radius as the Subaru Legacy, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda Civic Hybrid is somewhat more powerful than the Subaru Legacy.

Powertrain
The Honda Civic Hybrid has much less torque than the Subaru Legacy, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Honda Civic Hybrid and the Subaru Legacy.