2025 Honda Accord vs. Subaru Legacy
If you’re in the market for a midsize sedan, it’s only natural that the award-winning1 Honda Accord has caught your eye. From value and technology to performance and efficiency, the Accord has earned praise from both drivers and automotive critics across the industry. To further demonstrate how the Accord continues to stand above the competition, our team at Germain Honda of Dublin has created this in-depth model comparison. You’ll learn exactly how the Honda Accord measures up to the Subaru Legacy. Ready to learn more? Let’s begin!
Honda Accord vs Subaru Legacy
| 2025 Honda Accord LX | VS | 2025 Subaru Legacy Premium |
| $28,295 | MSRP (excluding destination charges)* | $25,245 |
| 192 HP / 192 LB-FT ✓ | Horsepower / Torque | 182 HP / 176 LB-FT |
| 29 / 37 / 32 ✓ | MPG (city/hwy/combined)** | 27 / 25 / 30 |
| 3,239 lbs ✓ | Curb Weight | 3,504 lbs |
| Multi-Link ✓ | Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Standard ✓ | Push-Button Start | Requires Higher Trim Level |
| 16.7 cubic feet ✓ | Trunk Cargo Volume | 15.1 cubic feet |
| 37.3 / 40.4 inches ✓ | Rear Headroom/Legroom | 37.2 / 39.5 inches |
| Standard, 10.2 inches ✓ | Digital Gauge Cluster | Not Available |
| Standard ✓ | Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Available |
In this matchup, the Honda Accord LX faces off against the Subaru Legacy Premium. While the Legacy Premium offers a very slight price advantage over the Accord LX, a closer look reveals that this initial “value” is actually quite misleading.
Thanks to its standard 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, the Accord LX boasts 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. That’s more performance than you’ll get from the Legacy Premium. Even with the power advantage, the Accord still delivers superior fuel economy across all three EPA MPG measurements**! A lower curb weight and a more sophisticated multi-link rear suspension provide the Accord with more engaging handling for a more rewarding experience behind the wheel.
Shifting our focus to interior amenities, you’ll immediately notice the standard push-button ignition, digital gauge cluster, and traffic sign recognition system included as standard on the Accord. If you enjoy taking extended weekend road trips, you’ll have more room inside the trunk of the Honda. Standard Traffic Jam Assist will reduce driving fatigue in the Accord while stuck in traffic, a feature that’s not available on the Legacy at any price. Your friends and family will certainly prefer the Accord as well thanks to greater head and legroom in the rear row of seating.
Honda Accord – Car and Driver’s 10Best Cars1
Don’t just take our word for it either! The Honda Accord has routinely earned praise and recognition from top critics in the industry. Its latest honor is being named to the prestigious Car and Driver 10Best Cars list for an astounding 38th time1.
Winner – Honda Accord
No matter which category you look at, it’s clear that the Honda Accord outperforms the Subaru Legacy. From performance and efficiency to interior space and premium standard features — the Accord impresses from every angle. Our team at Germain Honda of Dublin welcomes you to browse our extensive selection of the latest Accord models to find the one that’s right for you!
DISCLAIMERS:
*MSRP excludes tax, license, registration, $1,095 destination charge, and any accessory installation costs. Dealer prices may vary. MSRP does not include $455 charge for premium colors.
**(2025 Accord Sedan) – 29 city/37 highway/32 combined mpg rating for Petrol trims. Based on 2025 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.
(2025 Accord Hybrid) – 46 city/41 highway/44 combined mpg rating for Sport, Sport-L, and Touring trims. 51 city/44 highway/48 combined for EX-L trim. Based on 2025 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery-pack age/condition (hybrid trims) and other factors.
1 2024 Car and Driver 10Best Awards List. – 10Best Awards List