Compare 2021 Subaru Legacy vs. 2021 Honda Accord

Serving Cary, NC

If you want a standout midsize sedan for your next car, the 2021 Subaru Legacy at Johnson Subaru of Cary is a perfect vehicle to consider. The Legacy is one of the only vehicles in its class to offer all-wheel drive, which makes it a natural choice if you are searching for a car that handles well even when conditions are unpredictable. The Subaru Legacy also has a long list of safety and technology features that give it great value all around. Another car that you may be considering for a midsize sedan is the 2021 Honda Accord. However, the Subaru has better handling and capability than the Honda Accord. It also has more standard features for better value overall, and it has a quieter cabin than the Honda.

Performance and Capability

The 2021 Subaru Legacy has exceptional performance capabilities. The 2021 Legacy has standard all-wheel drive, which is not offered on most other midsize sedans. The Subaru Legacy also has a high gas mileage rating of 30 MPG combined. For power you have a choice between two engines. The base engine is a 2.5L four-cylinder that achieves a power output of 182 HP and 176 LB-FT of torque. This engine is available on the non-XT trim levels. With the XT models comes a stronger 2.4L engine. The second engine increases the Subaru's power output to 260 HP, and its torque output jumps to 277 LB-FT. The Honda Accord, in contrast, has front-wheel drive as its standard drivetrain. Although the Honda Accord is also available with two engines, the most power you can get from the Accord is 252 HP, which is less than the maximum power potential of the Subaru. All-wheel drive is not available with the Honda.

Interior

With an online test drive that you schedule through Johnson Subaru of Cary, you'll have a chance to sit in the driver's seat of the Legacy and get a better sense of all the benefits that its interior offers. The 2021 Subaru Legacy has a comfortable cabin that accommodates five people. The Subaru's interior is noticeably quieter than the interior of the Honda Accord, which can be particularly noisy when you are driving on the highway. The Subaru Legacy has more leg room and head room for occupants than the Honda. While the Honda can be difficult for passengers to enter and exit, getting into and out of the Subaru Legacy is a breeze. Additionally, the Subaru has user-friendly infotainment technology that is simple and intuitive to use. The 2021 Legacy is made with your comfort in mind at every trim level. It has large seats and split-folding seats in the back row. Heated seats are added to the second trim level, and comfortable leather-trimmed seats are offered on the higher-end trims.

Value

With a long list of standard safety aids and technology, and even more amenities available, the Subaru Legacy provides tremendous value at every trim level. The Subaru Legacy starts off with satellite radio, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and two USB charging ports. While the Subaru Legacy has two seven-inch touchscreen displays to start with, the Honda Accord only offers one touchscreen display. The Legacy also has a generous list of standard advanced safety technology. Lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, automatic high beam control, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision avoidance are standard advanced safety aids with the Subaru Legacy. The second trim level of the Legacy, called the Premium, has a larger 11.6-inch touchscreen display. It also has two additional USB ports in the second row. With the Honda you won't get a touchscreen above eight inches.

To get more details on the 2021 Subaru Legacy at Johnson Subaru of Cary, or to schedule a Subaru Legacy online test drive at our dealership, don't hesitate to contact our helpful staff. We will gladly help set up a time to try the Subaru through an online test drive at a time that works for you.

Contact Johnson Subaru of Cary today to set up your Subaru Legacy online test drive.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.