2025 Nissan Altima vs. 2024 Subaru Legacy Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan Altima

2025 Nissan
Altima

MSRP*: $27,000 to $34,830
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2024 Subaru
Legacy

MSRP*: $24,895 to $38,195
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MPG - City 26 - 27 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 36 - 39 MPG 31 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 188-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 182 - 188 hp 182 - 260 hp
Exterior Length 192.9 in 191.1 in
Exterior Width 72.9 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 43.8 in
Rear 35.2 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 38.0 - 39.1 in
Rear 36.7 - 36.9 in
Front 38.3 - 39.4 in
Rear 37.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Legacy than the Nissan Altima, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Nissan Altima and the Subaru Legacy in the front seats.

Convenience
The Subaru Legacy requires fewer visits to the gas station than the Nissan Altima, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Nissan Altima will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Legacy.

Dimensions
The Nissan Altima is about the same width as the Subaru Legacy. When looking at overall length, the Nissan Altima takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Legacy.

Handling
The Nissan Altima has about the same turning radius as the Subaru Legacy, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's basically a tie between the Nissan Altima and the Subaru Legacy.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Nissan Altima and the Subaru Legacy do an equal job of transmitting their engine's power to their wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Nissan Altima and the Subaru Legacy.