2002 Subaru Legacy vs. 2002 Chevrolet Impala
In comparing the 2002 Subaru Legacy's and the 2002 Chevrolet Impala's specifications and ratings, the 2002 Subaru Legacy has the advantage in the areas of resale value and overall quality score. The 2002 Chevrolet Impala has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2002 Subaru Legacy's and the 2002 Chevrolet Impala's specifications and ratings, the 2002 Chevrolet Impala is a better car than the 2002 Subaru Legacy.
2002 Subaru Legacy vs. 2002 Chevrolet Impala Pricing
A used 2002 Subaru Legacy ranges from $2,695 to $7,768 while a used 2002 Chevrolet Impala is priced between $1,958 to $7,991.
2002 Subaru Legacy vs. 2002 Chevrolet Impala Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2002 Subaru Legacy loses 41.6 percent of its value and the 2002 Chevrolet Impala loses 51.7 percent of its value. This means the 2002 Subaru Legacy retains 10.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2002 Chevrolet Impala.
2002 Subaru Legacy vs. 2002 Chevrolet Impala Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru Legacy is 8.4 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Impala's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Subaru Legacy being ranked 3 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Chevrolet Impala being ranked 4 out of 8 Best Large Cars.
2002 Subaru Legacy vs. 2002 Chevrolet Impala Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Subaru Legacy is 8.5 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Impala the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Impala a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru Legacy.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2002 Subaru Legacy’s base engine makes 165 horsepower, and the 2002 Chevrolet Impala base engine makes 180 horsepower. The Legacy is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 400 miles. The Impala is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. This gives the 2002 Chevrolet Impala the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2002 Subaru Legacy. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2002 Subaru Legacy and the 2002 Chevrolet Impala have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2695 - 7768
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.415894
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1958 - 7991
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.51674
Subaru Legacy Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.449106 / 10
Reliability:
8.547319 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Chevrolet Impala Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.392351 / 10
Reliability:
8.677055 / 10
Retained Value:
6.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Subaru Legacy Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Chevrolet Impala Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
8 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2002 Subaru Legacy Trim Levels
GT, GT Limited, L
2002 Chevrolet Impala Trim Levels
Base, LS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
165 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
166 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
205 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 400 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 29 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
323 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
42.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3255 lbs
Width:
68.7 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
184.4 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3389 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
200 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/60R16