Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy
When comparing the Volkswagen Jetta's and the Subaru Legacy's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and overall quality score. The Subaru Legacy has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen Jetta's and the Subaru Legacy's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy Pricing
A used 2024 Volkswagen Jetta ranges from $22,019 to $30,297 while a used 2024 Subaru Legacy is priced between $27,987 to $38,540. For a new model, the Volkswagen Jetta's price is between $23,075 and $30,778, with the Subaru Legacy priced between $28,269 and $39,749.
Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volkswagen Jetta loses 43.2 percent of its value and the Subaru Legacy loses 41.6 percent of its value. This means the Subaru Legacy retains 1.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volkswagen Jetta.
Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Jetta is 8.6 out of 10 while the Subaru Legacy's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Jetta being ranked 9 out of 26 Best Compact Cars and the Subaru Legacy being ranked 3 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.
Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Jetta is 8.2 out of 10. For the Subaru Legacy the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Subaru Legacy a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Jetta.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Volkswagen Jetta’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Subaru Legacy base engine makes 182 horsepower. The Jetta is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 554 miles. The Legacy is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 648 miles.This gives the Volkswagen Jetta the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Subaru Legacy the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Subaru Legacy, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volkswagen Jetta and Subaru Legacy are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Volkswagen Jetta and the Subaru Legacy have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
23075 - 30778
Used Asking Price:
22019 - 30297
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.43236
Pricing
New Asking Price:
28269 - 39749
Used Asking Price:
27987 - 38540
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.415894
Volkswagen Jetta Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.584823 / 10
Reliability:
8.15447 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Subaru Legacy Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.449106 / 10
Reliability:
8.547319 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
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5 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
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15 out of / 26Ranking
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24 out of / 43Ranking
30 out of / 43Ranking
34 out of / 43Ranking
38 out of / 43Subaru Legacy Rankings
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2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
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3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
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6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volkswagen Jetta Trim Levels
S, SE, SEL, Sport
Subaru Legacy Trim Levels
Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring XT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 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:
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:
158 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 42 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 554 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
14.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.7 cubic feet
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:
120.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2895 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
186.5 inches
Wheelbase:
105.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3491 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
59.1 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R17