Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Impala
In comparing the Subaru Legacy's and the Chevrolet Impala's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Legacy has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Chevrolet Impala has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Subaru Legacy's and the Chevrolet Impala's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Legacy is a better car than the Chevrolet Impala.
Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Impala Pricing
A used 2020 Subaru Legacy ranges from $19,907 to $29,540 while a used 2020 Chevrolet Impala is priced between $17,998 to $29,978.
Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Impala Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Subaru Legacy loses 41.6 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Impala loses 51.7 percent of its value. This means the Subaru Legacy retains 10.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Impala.
Subaru Legacy vs. 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.
Subaru Legacy vs. 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 Subaru Legacy’s base engine makes 182 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Impala base engine makes 305 horsepower. The Legacy is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 648 miles. The Impala is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. This gives the Subaru Legacy the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Impala. The Legacy uses regular unleaded, and the Impala uses e85, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Subaru Legacy, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The Chevrolet Impala, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Subaru Legacy and the Chevrolet Impala have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
19907 - 29540
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.415894
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
17998 - 29978
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
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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
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Subaru Legacy Trim Levels
Base, Limited, Limited XT, Premium, Sport, Touring XT
Chevrolet Impala Trim Levels
LT, Premier
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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:
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
264 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.083 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
500 / 648 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
18.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3499 lbs
Width:
82 inches
Height:
59.1 inches
Length:
190.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3681 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
58.9 inches
Length:
201.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R18