2022 Subaru Legacy vs. 2022 Nissan Altima

The 2022 Subaru Legacy and the 2022 Nissan Altima are the best cars on the market. They’re both incredibly affordable, comfortable, fast, and reliable. If you’re looking to buy a new car, you should consider either of these models!

In this article, I’ll compare their key features to help you decide which is right for you and your family:

Design & Style

• Exterior Design

The 2022 Subaru Legacy is a pretty standard-looking sedan. It’s not particularly stylish, but it isn’t unattractive either. The front end has the classic look of a Subaru with its large grille and headlights, and the rear end has two exhaust tips peeking out from under its bumper. The 2022 Nissan Altima looks more like a hatchback than a traditional sedan, with its slanted roofline and low profile making it look sportier than other vehicles in this segment.

The 2022 Nissan Altima features LED headlights on every trim level but S (A trim level), which gets halogen lights instead; all trims have LED taillights. Meanwhile, only Limited or Touring models get LED headlights on the 2022 Subaru Legacy—and even then, they’re only optional on Touring models—while halogen lights are standard across all trim levels except SE (C trim level).

• Interior Design

The Subaru Legacy has a more premium feel, with soft-touch materials and leather accents throughout. The controls have a high-quality feel, too—they’re easy to operate, with the exception of the heated seat buttons that can be difficult to use while driving (you’ll have to use your feet).

The Nissan Altima’s interior design isn’t bad by any means, but it feels very generic in comparison. There are no standout features from an aesthetic standpoint—the materials just aren’t as nice as those in the Legacy. That said, if you’re looking for something that feels more like an appliance than a car, this might be for you!

Technology & Safety

The Subaru Legacy has a lot of safety features. These include automatic emergency braking and a blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert. The car also has active torque vectoring and all-wheel drive for better handling in slippery conditions.

There are two screens to choose between: a touchscreen that allows you to control other vehicle components such as climate control and audio system settings. You can also play games or listen to music on this screen if you wish (but please don’t text while driving!). The other screen is on top of the dashboard, which displays your trip computer information like average fuel economy per mile and speedometer readings.

The Nissan Altima’s main safety features are standard on every model: and traction control, antilock disc brakes, stability, front-seat side airbags, and side curtain airbags that cover both rows of seats. You can add packages that add forward collision warning, rear parking sensors and automatic emergency braking if you want them; they’re not standard on any trim level but are options if you get the right trim level.

Performance

Subaru and Nissan offer a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a 3.5-liter V6 engine in their respective midsize sedans. The Subaru Legacy’s 2.5-liter four produces 175 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 174 pound-feet of torque at 4,200 rpm, while the Nissan Altima’s 3.5-liter V6 can crank out up to 280 hp at 6,400 rpm and 258 lb.-ft. at 4500 rpm. Of course, you can also opt for other powertrains as well.

The Bottom Line

If you’re looking to get a new car, you’ve got a choice between the 2022 Subaru Legacy and the 2022 Nissan Altima. The Legacy is an excellent choice if you’re looking for something reliable, economical, and easy to drive. At first glance, it seems like there aren’t many differences between these two models, but once you look at their stats side-by-side, it becomes clear that the Legacy is superior in almost every way.

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