Nissan Altima vs Subaru Legacy (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$160
- Altima: 2 mpg better, 6 hp more.
- Legacy: 4.3 in more rear legroom, 1.0 in more clearance.
- Altima wins 4 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Altima | Legacy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,140 | $27,980 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 182 hp | Altima |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft | Altima |
| MPG combined | 32 mpg | 30 mpg | Altima |
| Cargo, max | 15.4 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.4 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in | 39.5 in | Legacy |
| Front legroom | 43.8 in | 42.8 in | Altima |
| Length | 192.9 in | 191.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.9 in | 72.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,253 lb to 3,435 lb | 3,492 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 5.9 in | Legacy |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 7.4 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Altima S FWD $27,000 | Legacy AWD $26,810 | $190 |
| Legacy AWD $26,810 | Altima S FWD $27,000 | $190 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Altima | Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,140 | $27,980 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,200 | $1,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,200 | $7,680 |
| Total, 6 years | $35,340 | $35,660 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Altima wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Altima | 6% |
| Power | Altima | 3% |
| Space | About the same | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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