2020 Subaru Legacy vs 2020 Nissan Altima
Overview | |
MSRP$22,745 | MSRP$24,300 |
Average price$21,551 | Average price$18,560 |
Listings347 | Listings1818 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2020 Subaru Legacy Reviews SummaryIt’s something we’ve said almost exhaustively on this site: Crossovers are king, and the age of sedans owning the road has waned. But you can’t fault us for reporting what’s happening out there, and if you bought your first car more than a decade ago, this may still be news to you. Their combination of cargo space, passenger space, and added ride height—with a seemingly minimal penalty when it comes to fuel economy—contributed largely to the proliferation of SUVs over the past 10 years. But what of the humble sedan? And what is an automaker to do when one of its best-selling segments becomes passé? If that automaker is Subaru, the play is to lean into the niche. For the 4-door, 5-passenger Legacy, that means a focus on practicality, efficiency, and safety. The Legacy has long been a pragmatic choice thanks to its standard all-wheel-drive (AWD), fuel-efficient engines, and easy-to-use interiors. The 2020 Legacy can still boast AWD and strong mileage, but Subaru has made some major changes inside its midsize sedan in an attempt to go more mainstream and grab a larger slice of the shriveling sedan market. Some of the technology Subaru added has been great, but one major change to the dash of the new Legacy makes us ask what Subaru is thinking. | |
2020 Nissan Altima Reviews SummarySedans are not dead, though some models in the segment are not long for this world. In fact, post-pandemic financial pressure on consumers could result in a resurgence of the traditional 4-door car as consumers seek lower-cost, higher-value transportation. Clearly, Nissan believes in sedans. And should economic headwinds once again favor cars over more expensive and less efficient SUVs, the company is perfectly positioned to capitalize on such a theoretical trend. During the past two years, the company has redesigned or refreshed its entire sedan lineup, which includes the Versa, Sentra, Altima, and Maxima. New last year, the 2020 Nissan Altima receives an important change. The company's Nissan Safety Shield 360 advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) package is more widely available than before. Now optional for base S trim and standard with SR trim and higher, this collection of ADAS makes the 2020 Altima even more worthy of your consideration. But is that enough? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.1 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3499 lbs | Curb Weight3208 lbs |
Height59.1 in | Height56.7 in |
Length190.6 in | Length192.9 in |
Width82.0 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1120 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,745 | $24,300 |
Average price | $21,551 | $18,560 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 3.7 | 4.9 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | It’s something we’ve said almost exhaustively on this site: Crossovers are king, and the age of sedans owning the road has waned. But you can’t fault us for reporting what’s happening out there, and if you bought your first car more than a decade ago, this may still be news to you. Their combination of cargo space, passenger space, and added ride height—with a seemingly minimal penalty when it comes to fuel economy—contributed largely to the proliferation of SUVs over the past 10 years. But what of the humble sedan? And what is an automaker to do when one of its best-selling segments becomes passé? If that automaker is Subaru, the play is to lean into the niche. For the 4-door, 5-passenger Legacy, that means a focus on practicality, efficiency, and safety. The Legacy has long been a pragmatic choice thanks to its standard all-wheel-drive (AWD), fuel-efficient engines, and easy-to-use interiors. The 2020 Legacy can still boast AWD and strong mileage, but Subaru has made some major changes inside its midsize sedan in an attempt to go more mainstream and grab a larger slice of the shriveling sedan market. Some of the technology Subaru added has been great, but one major change to the dash of the new Legacy makes us ask what Subaru is thinking. | Sedans are not dead, though some models in the segment are not long for this world. In fact, post-pandemic financial pressure on consumers could result in a resurgence of the traditional 4-door car as consumers seek lower-cost, higher-value transportation. Clearly, Nissan believes in sedans. And should economic headwinds once again favor cars over more expensive and less efficient SUVs, the company is perfectly positioned to capitalize on such a theoretical trend. During the past two years, the company has redesigned or refreshed its entire sedan lineup, which includes the Versa, Sentra, Altima, and Maxima. New last year, the 2020 Nissan Altima receives an important change. The company's Nissan Safety Shield 360 advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) package is more widely available than before. Now optional for base S trim and standard with SR trim and higher, this collection of ADAS makes the 2020 Altima even more worthy of your consideration. But is that enough? |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.1 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3499 lbs | 3208 lbs |
Height | 59.1 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 192.9 in |
Width | 82.0 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1120 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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