Subaru Legacy vs Chevrolet Impala
Overview | |
MSRP$21,695 | MSRP$27,060 |
Listings230 | Listings193 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Reviews SummarySubaru’s redesigned 2015 Legacy is bigger, better looking and impressively dressed. But has something been lost in the translation? For this driving enthusiast, yes. | |
Reviews SummaryHas the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 175 hp H4 | Engine2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower175 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 175 hp H4 | Engine Name2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Torque174 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower175 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.0 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3468 lbs | Curb Weight3730 lbs |
Height59.0 in | Height58.9 in |
Length188.8 in | Length201.3 in |
Width72.4 in | Width84.2 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase111.7 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity200 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,695 | $27,060 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Subaru’s redesigned 2015 Legacy is bigger, better looking and impressively dressed. But has something been lost in the translation? For this driving enthusiast, yes. | Has the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 175 hp H4 | 2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 175 hp @ 5800 rpm | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 175 hp H4 | 2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Torque | 174 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 175 hp @ 5800 rpm | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.0 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3468 lbs | 3730 lbs |
Height | 59.0 in | 58.9 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 201.3 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 84.2 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 111.7 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 200 lbs | |

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