Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Legacy

Compare the new Subaru Impreza to the Subaru Legacy

If you're shopping for a new car that makes traveling around American Fork easy and enjoyable, we invite you to check out our large collection of new Subaru Impreza and Legacy models at Doug Smith Subaru. The Subaru Legacy and Impreza models are both built to provide you with the utmost comfort and capability. While both models have many similarities, what makes them different makes one model a better fit for some drivers than others. To help you get a better understanding of each vehicle and its benefits, we're going to compare the Subaru Impreza and Legacy lineups side by side, letting you see the highlights of each model in one place.

Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Legacy

Body Style

The Subaru Impreza is now only available as a five-door hatchback model. Previous generations had both a sedan and hatchback model, but with the Legacy lineup heading up the sedan category, you can choose which type of model fits your needs the best.

Each model has its advantages. The Subaru Impreza lineup offers more cargo space than the Legacy does, with 20.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row of seating. The Legacy has an impressively spacious trunk, with 15.1 cubic feet of space. The Impreza hatchback gives you more versatility though, allowing you to fold down the second row of seats and utilize up to 56 cubic feet of maximum cargo space.

Price

Because the new Subaru Impreza is in the compact car segment and the Subaru Legacy is in the midsize car segment, the Impreza is going to be more affordable. The new Impreza lineup starts at under $23,000, making it an accessible and affordable hatchback for anyone around nearby Provo. The new Subaru Legacy is larger, has a stronger engine, and delivers everything you want in a midsize sedan for just under $25,000.

Performance

Both the Subaru Impreza and Legacy models come with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, providing you with the utmost traction, handling, and control whether you're facing poor weather conditions around Orem or your travels take you off the beaten path.

The Impreza lineup offers two available engine options. The standard engine on most models is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 152-horsepower and 145 pounds-feet of torque, while also achieving impressive fuel economy in the city and on the highway to make trips to Lehi easy and more affordable. The Impreza RS models beef up the performance with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine that produces 182-horsepower and 176 pounds-feet of torque.

The Subaru Legacy provides a stronger performance, with a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 182-horsepower and 176 pounds-feet of torque. Higher trim levels use a sportier 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 260-horsepower and 277 pounds-feet of torque.

Technology Features

Both the Impreza and Legacy lineups offer a full suite of cutting-edge technology features to keep you connected wherever you go. The Legacy and Impreza lineups come with a Starlink multimedia system on either standard dual 7-inch touchscreen displays on the Base trim level, or a larger 11.6-inch touchscreen display on all other trims. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration comes standard, letting you connect and control your smartphone display with the touchscreen or voice assistance.

Explore All Our New Subaru Models Today

We welcome you to visit us at Doug Smith Subaru to experience our new Subaru Impreza and Subaru Legacy models in person to find the car of your dreams today. Our experts are here to help you every step of the way and our financing team will help guide you through the loan or lease process to help you drive home in the right vehicle for the right price today.

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