Dodge Avenger vs. Subaru Legacy Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Subaru Legacy to the dealership as the Dodge Avenger. The Dodge Avenger pales in comparison to the Subaru Legacy in terms of gas mileage. When it comes to gas mileage, the Subaru has the Dodge Avenger beat. The Dodge Avenger isn't much less costly than the Subaru Legacy regarding MSRP. The Dodge Avenger will cost you a bunch of money in gas every year compared to the Subaru Legacy.

Utility
The Avenger and the Subaru can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is substantially more the Subaru Legacy's forte than it is the Dodge Avenger's.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge Avenger than with the Subaru Legacy.

Comfort
Taller drivers will quite a bit enjoy the extra head room in the Avenger's front cabin compared to the Subaru Legacy. The Dodge Avenger provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Legacy does.

Dimensions
The Dodge Avenger is somewhat more ponderous than the Subaru Legacy. The Subaru and the Dodge Avenger compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Dodge Avenger packs quite a wallop and will knock the Subaru Legacy down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
The Avenger and the Subaru Legacy have roughly comparable tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Subaru Legacy and the Dodge Avenger most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge has a larger engine than the Subaru Legacy. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Avenger will have picked up and gone by the time the Subaru Legacy finally gets moving.

Overview
The Subaru Legacy and the Avenger have the same basic after-sale protection.