2024 Honda Civic vs. 2024 Subaru Legacy Review

Picture of the 2024 Honda Civic

2024 Honda
Civic

MSRP*: $23,950 to $30,550
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Picture of the 2024 Subaru Legacy

2024 Subaru
Legacy

MSRP*: $24,895 to $38,195
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MPG - City 30 - 33 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 37 - 42 MPG 31 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 158-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 180-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 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 158 - 180 hp 182 - 260 hp
Exterior Length 184.0 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 37.6 - 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, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Honda Civic 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, 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). Based on MSRP, the Honda Civic is clearly a better financial choice over the Subaru Legacy.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Civic 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 is slightly shorter than the Subaru Legacy, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Honda Civic has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Legacy, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Honda Civic has less horsepower than the Subaru Legacy, so it will probably be somewhat slower.

Powertrain
The Honda Civic 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 and the Subaru Legacy.