Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Legacy Review

Utility
The Legacy is likely a better choice than the Toyota Matrix with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of luggage or animals. The Toyota and the Subaru Legacy can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Subaru Legacy packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Matrix down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Subaru Legacy is quite a bit more ponderous than the Toyota Matrix. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Subaru than the Toyota Matrix because of its larger tank. The Matrix and the Subaru compete for the same parking spaces.

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 Toyota Matrix to the dealership as the Subaru Legacy. The Legacy is tremendously more expensive than the Toyota when it comes to MSRP.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Subaru and the Toyota Matrix most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Subaru Legacy's engine is quite a bit bigger than the Matrix's. Remember that larger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Subaru packs quite a punch compared to the Matrix as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque equals pickup, and the Subaru will have picked up and gone by the time the Matrix finally gets moving.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Toyota Matrix's front cabin compared to the Subaru Legacy. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota Matrix make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Subaru Legacy.

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