Used 2018 Subaru Legacy for sale 

There are a total of 5 trims to pick from for the 2018 Subaru Legacy. These are 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Limited, and 3.6R Limited. Each trim of the 2018 Subaru Legacy comes with a powerful 2.5L DOHC 16 Valve 4-Cylinder engine. It is capable of delivering 174 lb.-ft. of torque and 175 hp of power to the vehicle. The 3.6R is capable of delivering 256 hp of power.

Trims	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Sport	2.5i Limited	3.6R Limited
MSRP	$22,195	$24,295	$26,345	$29,095	$31,945
Key Features	Includes these key features:	Includes 2.5i key features and adds:	Includes 2.5i Premium key features and adds:	Includes 2.5i Premium key features and adds:	Includes 2.5i Limited key features and adds:
	Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive	Available Eyesight Driver Assist Technology	Rear spoiler	12-speaker 576-watt-equivalent Harman Kardon premium audio system	256-hp Subaru Boxer engine
	SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	10-way power driver’s seat	18-inch alloy wheels	Leather-trimmed upholstery	LED Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)
	Active Torque Vectoring	17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels	Keyless Access with Push-Button Start	Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Dual exhaust outlets
	Vehicle Dynamics Control	All-Weather Package w/ heated front seats	Two-tone interior upholstery	Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
	DOHC 2.5-liter Subaru Boxer engine	SUBARU STARLINK Safety and Security	Sport grille and rocker spoilers with chrome accents
	Bluetooth with USB and iPod control capability	Available power moonroof	Power Moonroof

While the 2.5i trim is the cheapest option, the 2.5i Premium comes with Driver Assist Technology. The 2.5i Sport is meant for sports enthusiasts, featuring 18-inch alloy wheels. Leather-trimmed upholstery and Harman Kardon premium audio system are exclusive feats to the 2.5i Limited trim.

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Each trim of the 2018 Subaru Legacy is distinctive to others in some way. However, if only comfort, safety, and quality ride are the most important factor then the 2.5i trim is ideal to go for.

The 2.5i Premium is the trim that offers the best bang for the buck. This is so because many powerful features aren’t available on the 2.5i trim, but are available on the 2.5i Premium variant. However, if performance is what you’re after then the 3.6R offering 256 hp is the best bet.

The 2018 Subaru Legacy comes with a 2.5L engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. It is capable of generating 175 hp and 174 lb.-ft. of torque. The ride competes with Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima, and Toyota Camry in the segment, all of which offer more power as well as torque than the latest iteration of Subaru Legacy.

Models	Subaru Legacy 2.5i	Nissan Altima	Ford Fusion	Toyota Camry
MSRP	$22,195	$23,260	$22,120	$23,495
Engine	2.5L DOHC 16 Valve 4-Cylinder	2.5-liter 4 cylinder	2.5-liter 4 cylinder	2.5-liter 4 cylinder
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	CVT Automatic	6-speed Automatic	8-speed Automatic
Power	175 hp	179 hp	175 hp	203 hp
Torque	174 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	175 lb-ft	184 lb-ft

The Toyota Camry offers the most power and torque of 203 hp and 184 lb.-ft, respectively, in the competition. However, it is also the priciest option with a price-tag of $23,495. The Nissan Altima shares the second powerful engine, followed by the Subaru Legacy and Ford Fusion in the third position with the same power output. 

2018 Subaru Legacy Acceleration Performance

2018 Subaru Legacy offers the best quarter-mile coverage time in its competition, which is 15.3 seconds. This is 0.3 seconds less than Camry, 0.7 seconds less than the Nissan Altima, and 0.9 seconds shorter than that of Ford Fusion.

Models	Subaru Legacy 2.5i	Nissan Altima	Ford Fusion	Toyota Camry
0-60 MPH	8.6 sec	8.2 sec	8.9 sec	8.5 sec
Quarter mile	15.3 sec	16.0 sec	16.2 sec	15.6 sec
Engine	2.5L	2.5Le	2.5 L	2.5 L
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	6.0	5.6	7.1	5.2

In terms of acceleration, Subaru Legacy, with 8.6 seconds outshines Ford Fusion by a gap of 0.3 seconds. However, it falls behind the Nissan Altima, 8.2 seconds, and Toyota Camry, 8.5 seconds. The Subaru Legacy wins in the quarter-mile run while the 60 mph leading Nissan goes to third place in doing the quarter-mile run.

2018 Subaru Legacy Ride and Handling

The 2018 Subaru Legacy 2.5i offers average handling. However, the other 4 trims come with a variety of feats that make handling smoother and smarter. Leave for the base 2.5i model, the other trims offer more than average control and steering. The 2018 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport is the ideal variant to enjoy sweeping through traffic as well as enjoying longer rides with near and dear ones or all by yourself.

2018 Subaru Legacy Braking Performance

The 2018 Subaru Legacy has an impressive braking system, even after having a massive curb weight of 3,514 lbs. 2018 Subaru Legacy offers the best halting distance of 120 feet among the competition. The Legacy shares the smallest brakes in the comparison, the front brakes are 11.6-inch in size and the rear brakes are 11.8-inch. 

Model	Subaru Legacy 2.5i	Nissan Altima	Ford Fusion	Toyota Camry
Brake Front(in)	11.6	11.7	11.8	12.0
Brake Rear(in)	11.8	11.5	11.9	11.0
Curb weight(lbs)	3514	3212	3431	3241
60-0 MPH (ft.)	120	121	122	122

The not so impressive acceleration is complemented by a well-balanced braking system in Subaru Legacy. The Subaru Legacy turns out to be the quickest sedan to stop among the comparison but the distance should be reduced more. 

The 2018 Subaru Legacy offers a great, combined fuel economy of 29 mpg, 25 mpg in city conditions, and 34 on the highway. Though it is less than that offered by Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry, having 31 mpg and 34 mpg respectively.

Model	Subaru Legacy 2.5i	Nissan Altima	Ford Fusion	Toyota Camry
MPG (city)	25	27	21	29
MPG (highway)	34	38	32	41
MPG (combined)	29	31	25	34

Nonetheless, Subaru Legacy’s fuel economy is better than that of Ford Fusion that has a combined economy of 25 mpg. The Toyota Camry is the star-performer here with a combined mileage of 34 mpg which is followed by the Nissan Altima with 31 mpg as combined fuel economy.

Like always, the 2018 Subaru Legacy has a passenger capacity of 5. The latest avatar of Subaru’s flagship car flaunts a passenger volume of 104.6 ft. cube, which is the most among its competition. Passenger seating is comfy and adjustable. For driver’s convenience, memory seating is available in all trims, save for the 2.5i trim.

Model	Subaru Legacy 2.5i	Nissan Altima	Ford Fusion	Toyota Camry
Passenger capacity	5	5	5	5
Passenger Volume (ft cube)	104.6	101.9	102.8	100.4
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	40.0/58.1/42.9	40/56.4/45.0	39.2/57.8/44.3	38.3/57.7/42.1
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	37.0/57.3/38.1	37.1/56.4/36.1	37.8/56.69/38.3	38/55.7/38.0

The Subaru Legacy offers the best front headroom and shoulder-room among the competition, 40-inch, and 58.1-inch respectively. Front legroom is fairly good at 42.9 inches, more than that offered by Camry but less than that of Nissan Altima and Ford Fusion. Some of the interior features in the Subaru Legacy are:

• 8-way Power adjustable/4-way manually adjustable passenger seats
• Heated and Ventilated front seats (XT trims)
• Heated rear outboard seats and steering wheel (XT trims)
• 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle

2018 Subaru Legacy Infotainment System and features

The 2018 Subaru Legacy comes with the powerful SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia infotainment system for providing connectivity options. Enjoy wireless pairing and a hands-free smartphone experience with the giant 8-inch smart infotainment screen. STARLINK apps, iHeartRadio, Aha, SiriusXM Satellite Radio allow passengers to access news, stream music, tune-in to audiobooks and radio while enjoying a ride with Legacy.

The patented SUBARU STARLINK comes with a variety of features to make the ride better and richer for the passengers. Advanced Automatic Collision Notification and Remote Engine Start with Climate Control are two such features. In addition to navigation, options for restaurant reservations and scheduling service appointments are also available.

• STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• HomeLink
• Satellite Navigation
• Bluetooth
• AM/FM Stereo

2018 Subaru Legacy Cargo Capacity

Not good, neither bad. This is true for the 2018 Subaru Legacy’s cargo capacity. While it offers more storage space than Toyota Camry, it falls behind that of Altima and Fusion. The 15.0 cu-ft is 0.9 more than that of Camry and 0.4 and 0.8 cu-ft lesser than that of Altima and Fusion, respectively.

Model	Subaru Legacy 2.5i	Nissan Altima	Ford Fusion	Toyota Camry
Cargo volume (ft.cube)	15.0	15.4	15.8	14.1

The trunk is easy to access and the loading and unloading part is not much risky since the tailgate is only a little higher than the cargo bed. Even before folding the rear seats down the Legacy offers adequate cargo space and the design helps to load the small luggage over inside then the large baggage. 

With a length of 188.8-inch, the 2018 Subaru Legacy is the shortest among its competition. Moreover, it offers a decent ground clearance of 5.9 inches. This is 0.2-inch greater than that of the Toyota Camry and 0.5-inch than that of the Nissan Altima. However, Ford Fusion offers the best ground of 6.4 inches among them all.

Model	Subaru Legacy 2.5i	Nissan Altima	Ford Fusion	Toyota Camry
curb weight(lbs)	3514	3212	3431	3241
Length(in)	188.8	191.9	191.7	192.1
Width(in)	72.4	72.0	72.9	72.4
Height(in)	59.0	57.8	58.1	56.9
Ground clearance(in)	5.9	5.4	6.4	5.7
Wheelbase(in)	108.3	109.3	112.2	111.2
Track width(in) F/R	62.2/62.8	62.4/62.3	62.7/62.4	63.0/63.2

As always before, Subaru Legacy continues to flaunt good outer looks. With a brushed new exterior redesign, the 2018 Subaru Legacy is one that awe-inspires passengers with its outer appearance. Some exterior highlights of the latest avatar of the popular sedan are - the grille is a little darker this time, the C-shaped headlights, a plain design following the three-box approach that imparts confident looks to the ride.

ABS and Driveline Traction Control, Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags, and other feats make the new Subaru Legacy safer and reliable. It has a superior front crash prevention system coupled with rear child safety locks. The latest revamp of Subaru Legacy flaunts to have 5-star in terms of side barrier, rollover, and overall ratings. Some of the safety features in the 2018 Subaru Legacy are:

• Back-Up Camera
• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Side Impact Beams
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
• Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
• Rear Child Safety Locks
• Driver And Passenger Cushion Front Airbag
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags

Subaru Legacy vs Ford Fusion

Priced at $22,120, the Ford Fusion is the cheapest car option among the competition. It features a 2.5L engine and offers almost similar torque and power as that of the 2018 Subaru Legacy. Though bulkier than Camry and Altima, it is 3431 lbs, less than the curb weight of Subaru Legacy. Fusion wins the competition in terms of cargo capacity with a total trunk volume of 15.8 ft. cube.

One of the biggest downsides of the Fusion is its sluggish acceleration, as it takes about 8.9 seconds to reach 60 MPH. Moreover, CO2 emissions are highest with a value of 7.1. Probably the biggest downer for Ford Fusion is its poor combined fuel economy of 25 mpg.

Subaru Legacy vs Nissan Altima

Altima is the lightest car option among the competition, with a total curb weight of 3212 lbs. This is 302 lbs. less than that of the latest iteration of Legacy. It offers a better-combined fuel economy of 31 mpg, 2 more than that of the Legacy, 6 more than Fusion, but 3 less than Camry. The Nissan Altima wheelbase of 109.3-inch is only bigger than that of Legacy.

Altima lags behind Legacy and Fusion with a passenger volume of 101.9 ft. cube. Moreover, it has the lowest, second legroom space of a mere 36.1 inches in the competition. Nissan Altima has the minimum value of ground clearance, which is only 5.4 inches.

Subaru Legacy vs Toyota Camry

Probably the biggest selling point of the Toyota Camry is its impressive combined fuel economy of 34 mpg. It offers the least CO2 emission with a value of only 5.2. Acceleration is fair at 8.5 seconds for reaching 60 MPH and 15.6 seconds for covering a quarter-mile. Offers the best power and torque, 203 hp and 184 lb.-ft., among the competition.

In terms of price, Camry has the most at $23,495. It has an average ground clearance of 5.7 inches, which is 0.2-inch less than the Subaru Legacy. Downsides of the ride include the lowest passenger volume of 100.4 ft. cube and the lowest trunk volume of 14.1 ft. cube.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 2018 Subaru Legacy has several perks on the inside but not as much on the outside. With a fuel economy of 29 mpg and ground clearance of 5.9 inches, it is a great mid-size sedan to go for. Thanks to the 5 trims to choose from, there are several options to go for. Though the power and torque are sufficient, it’s not something that can be bragged about.

However, if it is CO2 emissions that you need to minimize, the 2018 Subaru Legacy might not be your best bet. Moreover, the ride is not for those looking to enjoy a sedan with powerful performance. Nonetheless, like always, it is an excellent option for those looking to settle for high-quality safety and reliability features.