Honda Civic vs Subaru Legacy
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Years produced1990-Present | Years produced1973-Present |
MSRP$22,895 | MSRP$24,595 |
Listings6328 | Listings9341 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Subaru Legacy delivers a lot of what the typical Subaru customer is looking for, including standard all-wheel drive (AWD)—it's the only vehicle in its class to offer that. It is also fuel-efficient, has comfortable seats, and ranks as one of the safest vehicles on the market today. But, fit-and-finish questions linger, and the EyeSight safety technology can prove annoying, with frequent beeps and chimes. | |
Reviews SummaryIt’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City27 | MPG City |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine Name2.0L 150 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower150 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway |
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 Space14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3499 lbs | Curb Weight2875 lbs |
Height59.1 in | Height55.7 in |
Length190.6 in | Length184.8 in |
Width82.0 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase107.7 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
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Years produced | 1990-Present | 1973-Present |
MSRP | $22,895 | $24,595 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Subaru Legacy delivers a lot of what the typical Subaru customer is looking for, including standard all-wheel drive (AWD)—it's the only vehicle in its class to offer that. It is also fuel-efficient, has comfortable seats, and ranks as one of the safest vehicles on the market today. But, fit-and-finish questions linger, and the EyeSight safety technology can prove annoying, with frequent beeps and chimes. | It’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 35 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.0L 150 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 150 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 35 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.1 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3499 lbs | 2875 lbs |
Height | 59.1 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 184.8 in |
Width | 82.0 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 107.7 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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